An operational toolbox for solving conflicting claims problems

Abstract

A conflicting claims problem arises when a group of agents have claims over a resource that add up to more than it is available. Typical situations are the division of property among heirs, bankruptcy problems, tax distribution, or the global emissions budget. This paper introduces the R package ClaimsProblems, a toolbox for computing and comparing the central division rules introduced in the literature. The software can be used by researchers and managers interested in problems concerning the allocation of scarce resources.