Finding the Pareto optimal equitable allocation of homogeneous divisible goods among three players

Journal Title: Operations Research and Decisions - Year 2017, Vol 27, Issue 3

Abstract

We consider the allocation of a finite number of homogeneous divisible items among three players. Under the assumption that each player assigns a positive value to every item, we develop a simple algorithm that returns a Pareto optimal and equitable allocation. This is based on the tight relationship between two geometric objects of fair division: The Individual Pieces Set (IPS) and the Radon–Nykodim Set (RNS). The algorithm can be considered as an extension of the Adjusted Winner procedure by Brams and Taylor to the three-player case, without the guarantee of envy-freeness.

Authors and Affiliations

Marco DALL’AGLIO, Camilla DI LUCA, Lucia MILONE

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Marco DALL’AGLIO, Camilla DI LUCA, Lucia MILONE (2017). Finding the Pareto optimal equitable allocation of homogeneous divisible goods among three players. Operations Research and Decisions, 27(3), 35-50. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-323663