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Preference aggregation under binary uncertainty

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Non-dictatorial Paretian aggregation of subjective expected utility preferences is possible under binary uncertainty when differences in tastes are small compared to differences in beliefs.

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  • Sprumont, Yves, 2018. "Preference aggregation under binary uncertainty," Journal of Mathematical Economics, Elsevier, vol. 78(C), pages 64-67.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:mateco:v:78:y:2018:i:c:p:64-67
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jmateco.2018.07.006
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