A choice rule with affirmative action decides on the recipients of a limited number identical objects by reconciling two objectives: respecting priority ordering over applicants and supporting minority group. We extend standard formulation problem incorporating type function introduce monotonicity axioms how should respond to variations in these parameters. show that monotonic substitutable rul...

Affirmative action is a controversial and often poorly understood policy. It is also a policy that has been widely studied by social scientists. In this review, we outline how affirmative action operates in employment and education settings and consider the major points of controversy. In addition, we detail the contributions of psychologists and other social scientists in helping to demonstrat...