Approximations of Multiattribute Utility Functions.

Abstract

This report extends previously developed approximation theory for two-attribute cardinal utility functions to utility functions defined on three or more attributes. If focuses on the simple additive and multiplicative approximations along with several other elementary forms. The purpose of the report is to assess how well simple approximations can describe more complex utility functions on multiattribute outcome spaces. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044733

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  • Peter C. Fishburn

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  • Pennsylvania State University

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