We consider the allocation of scarce societal resources, where a central authority decides which individuals receive resources under capacity or budget constraints. Several algorithmic fairness criteria have been proposed to guide these procedures, each quantifying notion local justice ensure is aligned with principles institution making allocation. For example, efficient maximizes overall soci...

As demonstrated by case studies, companies utilize a variety of criteria when allocating scarce inventory to customers' orders [18]. Despite clear intentions, not all of these criteria show direct benefit to organizations, and inconsistent application often hinders execution of strategic objectives. With the development of a prescriptive decision model for scarce allocation based upon competiti...

Allocation of scarce resources is a reality for health care professionals and organizations. Resource allocation issues can be particularly challenging for rural communities, where resources are not enough to meet all needs and fewer alternatives exist to resolve conflicts between competing needs. In addition, the ramifications of decisions may be more visible in the rural setting. Decisions re...

The Varsity Blues investigation uncovered a seamy side of university admissions. Multiple wealthy parents were indicted for securing their children’s admission to selective institutions through bribery. Despite the publicity indictments and guilty pleas received, public schadenfreude over sight celebrities being arrested, is most notable what it did not do: deploy federal government’s arsenal a...