Mathematical structures of simple voting games

Machover, Moshé and Terrington, Simon (2013): Mathematical structures of simple voting games.

Abstract

We address simple voting games (SVGs) as mathematical objects in their own right, and study structures made up of these objects, rather than focusing on SVGs primarily as co-operative games. To this end it is convenient to employ the conceptual framework and language of category theory. This enables us to uncover the underlying unity of the basic operations involving SVGs.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Simple games; Lattice of simple games; Category
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C7 - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory > C71 - Cooperative Games

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