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Savagés theorem with a finite number of states

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Conditions which guarantee the existence of a (subjective) expected utility representation of preferences, when the state space is finite, are presented. The key assumptions are continuity and an analogue of the independence axiom.

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  • Gul, Faruk, 1992. "Savagés theorem with a finite number of states," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 57(1), pages 99-110.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:57:y:1992:i:1:p:99-110
    DOI: 10.1016/S0022-0531(05)80042-0
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