• Media type: E-Book; Report
  • Title: Experimental test of utility maximization
  • Contributor: He, Yuqing [Author]
  • imprint: Kiel: Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), 2012
  • Language: English
  • Keywords: Klein-Rubin utility function ; D01 ; utility maximization ; emotion utility ; experiment ; perception utility ; A10
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  • Description: The study tests the cardinal utility maximization hypothesis by an experimental procedure in a framework of utility scaling approach following the psychophysical-econometric paradigm, conceived in He (Psychophysical Interpretation for Utility Measures, 2011). It reveals (i) the utility maximization can be tested and has been supported by experimental results; (ii) the utility scaling approach following the psychophysical econometric paradigm offers a new foundation to discuss the utility concept; and (iii) it is necessary to distinguish the perception utility and emotion utility to respectively describe economic choices and enjoyment choices.
  • Access State: Open Access