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Axiomatic characterisations of the basic best–worst rule

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We show that reinforcement and top–bottom cancellation imply anonymity, and that the basic best–worst rule can be characterised by neutrality, continuity, reinforcement, and top–bottom cancellation. Additionally, we directly characterise the basic best–worst rule by neutrality, reinforcement, top–bottom non-negativity, and top–bottom cancellation. Top–bottom non-negativity requires that if the difference in number between the individuals preferring a certain alternative as their best and worst alternatives respectively is strictly negative, then that alternative is not included in the social choice.

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  • Kurihara, Takashi, 2018. "Axiomatic characterisations of the basic best–worst rule," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 172(C), pages 19-22.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:172:y:2018:i:c:p:19-22
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2018.08.013
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    Keywords

    Best–worst; Anonymity; Top–bottom non-negativity;
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    JEL classification:

    • D70 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - General
    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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