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A characterization of random min–max domains and its applications

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  • Souvik Roy

    (Indian Statistical Institute)

  • Soumyarup Sadhukhan

    (Indian Statistical Institute)

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We show that a random rule on a top-connected single-peaked domain is unanimous and strategy-proof if and only if it is a random min–max rule. As a by-product of this result, it follows that a top-connected single-peaked domain is tops-only for random rules. We further provide a characterization of the random min–max domains.

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  • Souvik Roy & Soumyarup Sadhukhan, 2019. "A characterization of random min–max domains and its applications," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 68(4), pages 887-906, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:68:y:2019:i:4:d:10.1007_s00199-018-1149-1
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    Keywords

    Random min–max rules; Single-peaked domains; Top-connectedness; Uncompromisingness;
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    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations

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