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Preference, topology and measure

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A symmetric difference metric topology on the collection of binary relations on a countably infinite set provides a new setting for the study of properties of preferences and, as an illustration, is used to lend credence and meaning to some simple intuitions about properties of binary relations. A finite measure on a $$\sigma $$ σ -algebra over the same collection of binary relations is used to provide support for the topological results. Copyright Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014

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  • Vicki Knoblauch, 2014. "Preference, topology and measure," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 43(2), pages 507-514, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sochwe:v:43:y:2014:i:2:p:507-514
    DOI: 10.1007/s00355-013-0788-1
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    Keywords

    Binary relation; Symmetric difference metric space ; Measure space; D11; C65;
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    JEL classification:

    • D11 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Theory
    • C65 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Miscellaneous Mathematical Tools

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