Revealed Preference Theory

Abstract

Economists do not observe preferences. They may, however, observe demand behaviour — the choices made by consumers. Is there a way for economists to tell whether the observed behaviour is generated through the maximization of a preference relation or utility function? Since most economic theories are ultimately based on a consumer who maximizes a preference or utility, the question is dearly important for developing and testing theories.

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