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Rule gives every generation same share of its best attainable welfare
Publication: Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
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Source published: 08/10/2026, 20:00:21 UTC
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Briefings
A 2026 European Control Conference presentation by Prof. Thomas A. Weber proposes a welfare allocation rule where every generation receives the same fraction of its best attainable welfare. This method ensures future generations are not excluded while avoiding the need for a specific social objective. The study was presented at the 2026 European Control Conference in Reykjavík, with results published in October 2026.
Key points
- Prof. Thomas A. Weber presented a rule at the 2026 European Control Conference in Reykjavík proposing that every generation receives the same fraction of its best attainable welfare.
- The approach preserves access for all future generations and provides a performance guarantee without requiring agreement on a single social objective.
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The evidence is limited to a conference presentation and a single research proposal; no empirical data, simulation results, or long-term forecasts are provided.
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