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- From: raph@panache.demon.co.uk (Raphael Mankin)
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- Subject: Re: "Cut & Choose" for several players
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- Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 23:31:14 +0000
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- The general rule is that the player who divides does not choose. This
- negative feedback prevents bias in the divisions -- assuming that there
- are no collusions.A Byznatine generals' solution would be much more
- complex.
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- Player 1 divides the pile into a 1-portion and a (n-1)-portion. Player 2
- decides wehther he or player 1 gets the 1-portion. Whoever gets it drops
- out. The division the continues with n-1 players and the (n-1)-portion.
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