Game theory and the social contract

摘要: The ST/ICERD blue series contains an earlier discussion paper with the same title called “Part I”. This sought to defend Rawlsian position on social contract issues by appeal Rubinstein-type bargaining arguments employed “in original position”. current is not II” of this paper, but a re-appraisal whole problem. continues version against Harsanyi’s utilitarian alternative, no longer makes error emphasizing technical matters from theory non-cooperative models. It necessary that right ideas be borrowed theory, crucial issue “commitment” properly modeled. bulk concerned justifying manner in which term “properly modeled” interpreted. treatment forces close attention given questions inter-personal comparison utilities. may some independent interest, since it leads unifying considerations for cooperative solutions. No background game or knowledge mathematics beyond elementary algebra required read paper. On other hand, do often hinge points need thought about precision.