We show the nuetrality of coalition formation in the sequential bargaining game a la Stahl-Binmore-Rubinstein with random proposers. To that end, we juxtapose an ex-ante coalition formation stage to their bargaining game. Based on the expected outcomes in the negotiation over how to split a...

Based on a result due to Ray and Vohra showing the possibility of inefficiency due to a coalition formation in an international emission reduction game, we consider a possibility of negotiation preceding the negotiation stage, and by means of an example, indicate that the efficiency is restored....

Based on a result due to Ray and Vohra showing the possibility of inefficiency due to a coalition formation in an international emission reduction game, we consider a possibility of negotiation preceding the negotiation stage, and by means of an example, indicate that the efficiency is restored....