Let V be a set of n points in R, which we call voters, where d is a fixed constant. A point p ∈ R is preferred over another point p′ ∈ R by a voter v ∈ V if dist(v, p) < dist(v, p′). A point p is called a plurality point if it is preferred by at least as many voters as any other point p′. We present an algorithm that decides in O(n logn) time whether V admits a plurality point in the L2 norm an...

Applicant: Svetlana Obraztsova Home institution: Hebrew University of Jerusalem Home country: Israel Host:Edith Elkind Host institution: University of Oxford Host country: United Kingdom Dates: 09-03-2016 to 20-03-2016 During my visit to University of Oxford I closely worked with my host, Prof. Elkind. Our main discussion was about Trembling Hand equilibria for Voting games, precisely, to Votin...

Abstract Focusing on the Brazilian spirit-incorporation religion of Umbanda, this article proposes a theoretical shift in conceptions hybridity: move from asking “what ingredients mix what manner to produce result?” “how do we interpret religious innovation?” This approach sees meaning as simply result interpretation (not terms representational relation between words and world). It also underli...

Abstract Referentially vague (or ‘ignorance’) indefinites are known to exhibit apparently conflicting behavior: in the singular, they referentially (Giannakidou and Quer 2013, Alonso-Ovalle Menéndez-Benito 2010, 2011, 2013), but plural appear depend on a discourse given set. The phenomenon is typically discussed context of Spanish algún/algunos (Gutiérrez-Rexach 2001, Martí 2008, 2009); this pa...