If u is a nonnegative, additive function, then u is countably subadditive

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The discussion focuses on proving that a nonnegative, additive function is countably subadditive. A roadblock arises due to the inability to assume that the union of sets does not intersect with subsequent sets. However, it is established that the sum of the measures of the union of the first j sets and the next set is less than or equal to the sum of the measures of all j+1 sets. The key takeaway is that a nonnegative additive function is finitely subadditive, which supports the argument for countable subadditivity. This conclusion emphasizes the importance of understanding the properties of additive functions in measure theory.
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I'm trying to prove the following:

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I ran into a roadblock at the end. I can't use the assumption that \mu[\itex] is additive because we don't know that (\cup{A_k}) \cap A_{j + 1} = \emptyset[\itex].<br /> <br /> We do know that \mu(\cup_{k=1}^jA_k) + \mu(A_{j + 1} \leq \sum_{k=1}^{j+1}\mu(A_k)[\itex].
 
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You don't really need to worry about the intersection stuff. It's enough to note that a nonnegative additive function will be (finitely) subadditive.
 
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