Representing and Reasoning with Preferences Articles

■ I consider how to represent and reason with users ’ preferences. While areas of economics like social choice and game theory have traditionally considered such topics, I will argue that computer science and artificial intelligence bring some fresh perspectives to the study of representing and reasoning with preferences. For instance, I consider how we can elicit preferences efficiently and effectively. Preferences are a central aspect of decision making for single or multiple agents. With one agent, the agent’s desired goal may not be feasible. The agent wants a cheap, low-mileage Ferrari, but no such car exists. We may therefore look for the most preferred outcom