MAT1402 Fair Division Method Explanation

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According to this course, what does it mean to have a fair division of something?

Does a fair division mean that you will always get the biggest/best portion? Is it possible that you will you envy the portions of other players?

Test out the Divider-Chooser Method with two people you know. (Make sure that you explain the procedure to the two players before you try out the method. Maybe even let them do a trial run.) Please include a photo to document your experiment. Tell us about the experience.

Did the two people believe that they received a fair division of the goods?

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FAIR DIVISION
Fair Division.
Fair division is a technique of dividing an item into equal measures between people
entitled to receive a share. E.g. a piece of land, cake, or pizza or dividing chores in a house. We
will use the divide/chooser method to understand more about fair division. This technique
involves one par...

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