We consider the problem of allocating a single infinitely divisible commodity to agents with single-peaked preferences, and establish two properties of the rule that has played the central role in the analysis of this problem, the uniform role. Among the efficient allocations, it selects (1) the...

This is Part II of a study of the axiomatic and its recent applications to game theory and resource allocation. Part I is a user's guide. Part II discusses alternatives to the axiomatic method and answers criticisms often addressed at the axiomatic method.

This is a list of recommendations for writing better papers (and to some extent, giving better seminars). There is no unique solution to the problem of writing well and these recommendations obviously reflect my personal tastes.