Extreme Points and Large Contests
Abstract
In this paper, we characterize the extreme points of a class of multidimensional monotone functions. This result is then applied to large contests, where it provides a useful representation of optimal allocation rules under a broad class of distributional preferences of the contest designer. In contests with complete information, the representation significantly simplifies the characterization of the equilibria.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Game Theory and Voting Systems
Game Theory and Applications
Auction Theory and Applications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- arXiv (Cornell University)
- Publication date
- 27 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint