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An Algorithm for Stable and Equitable Coalition Structures with Public Goods

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  • Fan-chin Kung

    (City University of Hong Kong & Academia Sinica)

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We study the formation of coalitions that provide public goods to members. Individuals are linked on a tree graph and those with similar preferences are connected on the tree. We present a solution that selects allocations belonging to the coalition structure core and that are also envy-free.

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  • Fan-chin Kung, 2004. "An Algorithm for Stable and Equitable Coalition Structures with Public Goods," Game Theory and Information 0409007, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 21 Jun 2005.
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