Fair-negotiation procedures

In this paper we reformulate three fair-division algorithms as practical, c ooperative negotiation procedures that can be applied to a more general cla ss of multiple-issue negotiations. The procedures consist of two simple and intuitive steps: the first step ensures an efficient outcome, and the seco nd step establishes 'fairness' through a redistribution of gains. For all p rocedures we also compare the outcomes of 'issue-by-issue' negotiations and 'package deals.' (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.