
We consider a model of intertemporal choice where time is a continuum, the set of instantaneous outcomes (e.g., consumption bundles) is a topological space, and intertemporal plans (e.g., consumption streams) must be continuous functions of time. We assume that the agent can form preferences over plans defined on open time intervals. We axiomatically characterize the intertemporal preferences that admit a representation via discounted utility integrals. In this representation, the utility function is continuous and unique up to positive affine transformations, and the discount structure is represented by a unique Riemann–Stieltjes integral plus a unique linear functional measuring the long-run asymptotic utility.
Stone-Čech compactification., intergenerational social choice, technological feasibility, Intertemporal choice, Social choice, intertemporal choice, Decision theory, Stone-Čech compactification, continuous utility, [SHS.ECO] Humanities and Social Sciences/Economics and Finance, Utility theory
Stone-Čech compactification., intergenerational social choice, technological feasibility, Intertemporal choice, Social choice, intertemporal choice, Decision theory, Stone-Čech compactification, continuous utility, [SHS.ECO] Humanities and Social Sciences/Economics and Finance, Utility theory
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