Document Type
Discussion Paper
Publication Date
2-1-1980
CFDP Number
544
CFDP Pages
23
Abstract
It is suggested that the ethical notion of social contract can be formally modeled using the well-studied concept of the core of a game. This provides a mathematical technique for studying social contracts and theories of justice. The idea is applied to Rawlsian justice here.
Recommended Citation
Roemer, John E. and Howe, Roger, "Rawlsian Justice as the Core of a Game" (1980). Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers. 780.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/cowles-discussion-paper-series/780