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Measuring the Extent of Coalition Formation in Group Decision Making

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  • Fred J. Ruppel
  • P. Lynn Kennedy

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Many group decisions begin with small coalitions that recruit additional members until they satisfy a voting rule. This paper introduces a technique for measuring coalition formation in group decision making. The setting involves N players bargaining over the share distribution of an asset. The N-person game is analyzed as a set of triads, numerically equal to {N!/(N — 3)!}/3!. A three-person game is presented to establish the context and to offer insights into the bargaining process. A four-person game is also presented. The technique finds immediate application in controlled laboratory experiments but has further relevance for numerous real-world contexts. Copyright 1997, Oxford University Press.

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  • Fred J. Ruppel & P. Lynn Kennedy, 1997. "Measuring the Extent of Coalition Formation in Group Decision Making," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 79(4), pages 1288-1299.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:ajagec:v:79:y:1997:i:4:p:1288-1299
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