The Geometry of Fair Division
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2023-12-30Series
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Abstract
How can we fairly divide a necklace with various types of beads? We use this problem as a motivating example to explain how geometry naturally appears in solutions of non-geometric problems. The strategy we develop to solve this problem has been used in several other contexts.
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Discrete Mathematics and FoundationsGeometry and Topology
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