Abstract. This paper aims at linking the AI notion of multi agent system with the notion of LEGAL RELATION [Allen & Saxon 95]. The paper is based on the idea that legal rules concern actions to accomplish or to exclude and states to achieve or to avoid or actions for changing existing legal relations. The body of the rule establishes who and under which conditions must respect the obligation. T...

We provide a characterization of the obligation rules in the context of minimum cost spanning tree games. We also explore the relation between obligation rules and random order values of the irreducible cost game it is shown that the later is a subset of the obligation rules. Moreover we provide a necessary and sufficient condition on obligation function such that the corresponding obligation r...

The Defined Benefit Division of UniSuper is a large defined benefit superannuation scheme in Australia for public universities. Unlike service schemes Australia, it not guaranteed by the employers. This has previously led to reduction benefits due expected funding shortfalls. paper examines longstanding and more recent issues with Division. Recent changes laws may result further reductions futu...