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Implementation via approval mechanisms

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  • Núñez, Matías
  • Xefteris, Dimitrios

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We focus on the single-peaked domain and study the class of Generalized Approval Mechanisms (GAMs): First, players simultaneously select subsets of the outcome space and scores are assigned to each alternative; and, then, a given quantile of the induced score distribution is implemented. Our main finding is that essentially for every Nash-implementable welfare optimum – including the Condorcet winner alternative – there exists a GAM that Nash-implements it. Importantly, the GAM that Nash-implements the Condorcet winner alternative is the first simple simultaneous game with this feature in the literature.

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  • Núñez, Matías & Xefteris, Dimitrios, 2017. "Implementation via approval mechanisms," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 170(C), pages 169-181.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jetheo:v:170:y:2017:i:c:p:169-181
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jet.2017.05.003
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    Keywords

    Nash implementation; Strategy-proofness; Approval voting; Single-peakedness; Condorcet winner;
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    JEL classification:

    • C9 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments
    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • D78 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Positive Analysis of Policy Formulation and Implementation
    • H41 - Public Economics - - Publicly Provided Goods - - - Public Goods

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