Sensitivity analysis for choice problems with partial preference relations

In this paper we consider choice problems under the assumption that the preferences of the decision maker are expressed in the form of a parametric partial weak order without assuming the existence of any value function. We investigate both the sensitivity (stability) of each non-dominated solution with respect to the changes of parameters of this order, and the sensitivity of the set of non-dominated solutions as a whole to similar changes. We show that this type of sensitivity analysis can be performed by employing techniques of linear programming.

► Preferences are expressed in the form of a parametric partial weak order. ► The value function is not assumed to exist. ► Sensitivity analysis concerns non-dominated solutions and the set of such solutions. ► Sensitivity analysis can be performed by employing techniques of linear programming.