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Social Choice Mechanisms
Danilov, V.I. (Central Economic And Mathematical Institute, Moscow, Russia); Sotskov, A.I.
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Description for Social Choice Mechanisms
Paperback. Series: Studies in Economic Design. Num Pages: 197 pages, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
The theory of social choice deals with both the processes and results of col lective decision making. In this book, we explore some issues in the theory of social choice and mechanism design. We examine the premises of this theory, the axiomatic approach, and the mechanism design approach. The main questions are what is collective interest, how is it related to individuals' interests, how should one design social interactions, laws, and in stitutions? These questions are not new. Philosophers, social scientists have indeed pondered upon them for years. And, in fact, the organizational struc tures of many social institutions -courts, ... Read more
The theory of social choice deals with both the processes and results of col lective decision making. In this book, we explore some issues in the theory of social choice and mechanism design. We examine the premises of this theory, the axiomatic approach, and the mechanism design approach. The main questions are what is collective interest, how is it related to individuals' interests, how should one design social interactions, laws, and in stitutions? These questions are not new. Philosophers, social scientists have indeed pondered upon them for years. And, in fact, the organizational struc tures of many social institutions -courts, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
197
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Economic Design
Number of Pages
191
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642077159
SKU
V9783642077159
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Reviews for Social Choice Mechanisms
From the reviews: "This is a fine addition to a growing list of books on the theory of incentives. … the material is very well presented. I particularly like the selection of examples and the way in which they are used. … Social Choice Mechanisms will be a valuable research tool. … it is quite ... Read more