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Measurement theory and utility analysis in Suppes’ early work, 1951–1958

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  • Ivan Moscati

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The paper reconstructs the connections between the evolution of Patrick Suppes’ measurement theory from 1951 to 1958 and the research in utility analysis he conducted between 1953 and 1957 within the Stanford Value Theory Project. In particular, the paper shows that Suppes’ superseding of the classical understanding of measurement, his endorsement of the representational view of measurement, and his conceiving of an axiomatic version of the latter were prompted by his research in utility analysis.

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  • Ivan Moscati, 2016. "Measurement theory and utility analysis in Suppes’ early work, 1951–1958," Journal of Economic Methodology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(3), pages 252-267, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jecmet:v:23:y:2016:i:3:p:252-267
    DOI: 10.1080/1350178X.2016.1189113
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    1. Jean Baccelli & Philippe Mongin, 2016. "Choice-based cardinal utility: a tribute to Patrick Suppes," Journal of Economic Methodology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(3), pages 268-288, July.

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