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Choice by Lexicographic Semiorders

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  • Manzini, Paola

    (University of Bristol)

  • Mariotti, Marco

    (Queen Mary, University of London)

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We propose an extension of Tversky's lexicographic semiorder to a model of boundedly rational choice. We explore the connection with sequential rationalisability of choice, and we provide axiomatic characterisations of both models in terms of observable choice data.

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  • Manzini, Paola & Mariotti, Marco, 2009. "Choice by Lexicographic Semiorders," IZA Discussion Papers 4046, IZA Network @ LISER.
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