Logic, Game Theory and Social Choice

Dear Colleagues,

Logic, Game Theory and Social Choice Theory seem to be separate disciplines, but looking at the scientists involved, one notices that, often, some of them are working in two or even three of these disciplines. A closer look reveals that these three disciplines have at least one thing in common: many papers study axiom systems that characterize a certain notion in the field in question. For instance, the axioms for arithmetic, which intend to capture addition and multiplication of the natural numbers, axioms which characterize the Plurality, the Borda rule and axioms which characterize certain power indices or (fair) division rules. We are pleased to invite you to submit a paper that builds a bridge between two or more of the three disciplines. 

This Special Issue aims to strengthen the research at the interface of Logic, Game Theory and Social Choice. Papers that address this particular topic are more than welcome. 

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Research area A: Logic and its relation to Game and Social Choice Theory. For instance, characterizations of division rules and power indices.
• Research area B: Game Theory and its relation to Logic and Social Choice Theory. For instance, the reduction in game theoretic problems to logical problems, such as the travelling salesman problem or the tiling problem.
• Research area C: Social Choice Theory and its relation to Logic and Game Theory. For instance, characterizations of social choice rules, correspondence between division rules for bankruptcy problems and solution values for cooperative games.

We request that, prior to submitting a manuscript, interested authors initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 200-300 words summarizing their intended contribution. Please send it to the Guest Editor Prof. Dr. Harrie de Swart (H.C.M.deSwart@tilburguniversity.edu) or to the Assistant Editor Sam Zhang (sam.zhang@mdpi.com) of Logics. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Guest Editor for the purposes of ensuring proper fit within the scope of the Special Issue. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Harrie de Swart
Guest Editor

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• logic
• game theory
• social choice theory
• characterizations