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Uniform utility convergence need not preserve closed preference convergence

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On [0,1] the utility functions un​(x)=x/n converge uniformly on the whole domain to u(x)=0. Their preference relations remain the usual order, while the limiting utility function makes all pairs indifferent. The weak comparison 0⪰1 in the limit cannot be approximated by comparisons from the varying graphs. Uniform convergence does guarantee the upper graph-limit condition, because convergent pairs remain in a fixed bounded set.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2004 / iii / Paper 36 / 5 / c / Solution

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