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Multi-attribute utility

In decision theory, a multi-attribute utility function is used to represent the preferences of an agent over bundles of goods either under conditions of certainty about the results of any potential choice, or under conditions of uncertainty. In decision theory, a multi-attribute utility function is used to represent the preferences of an agent over bundles of goods either under conditions of certainty about the results of any potential choice, or under conditions of uncertainty. A person has to decide between two or more options. The decision is based on the attributes of the options.

[ "Operations research", "Financial economics", "Management science", "utility theory" ]
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