, we show that on the domain of solvable hedonic coalition formation games, the Core is characterized by coalitional … games, there exists a solution not equal to the Core that satisfies coalitional unanimity, consistency, competition …We consider hedonic coalition formation games with variable sets of agents and extend the properties competition …

the average rankings of the other types of groups. We show that a core stable coalition structure always exists, provided …We consider three-sided coalition formation problems when each agent is concerned about his local status as measured by …

In this note we show that no solution to coalition formation games can satisfy a set of axioms that we propose as … reasonable. Our result points out that solutions to the coalition formation cannot be interpreted as predictions of what would be … resting points for a game in the way stable coalition structures are usually interpreted …

than usual discount of $10 million among 5 importers. The discount is a result of forming a coalition by 5 current …