Re: "Cut & Choose" for several players

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From: Raphael Mankin
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 23:31

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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.

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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Raphael Mankin			Nil taurus excretum

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