Some recent applications of functional equations to the social and behavioral sciences. Further problems. (English) Zbl 0830.39012
Author’s summary: Recent applications of functional equations to questions of allocation, aggregation, utility, taxation, theories of measurement and dimensional analysis are discussed and open problems formulated.
Reviewer: J.Matkowski (Bielsko-Biała)
MSC:
| 39B22 | Functional equations for real functions |
| 91B10 | Group preferences |
| 91B16 | Utility theory |
| 91B64 | Macroeconomic theory (monetary models, models of taxation) |
| 91C05 | Measurement theory in the social and behavioral sciences |
Keywords:
Pexider functional equation; stability; homogeneous function; production function; probability models; allocation; aggregation; utility; taxationReferences:
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