An algorithmic framework for approximating maximin share allocation of chores

07/10/2019

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by   Xin Huang, et al.

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In this paper, we consider the problem of how to fairly dividing m indivisible chores among n agents. The fairness measure we considered here is the maximin share. The previous best known result is that there always exists a 4/3 approximation maximin share allocation. With a novel algorithm, we can always find a 11/9 approximation maximin share allocation for any instances. We also discuss how to improve the efficiency of the algorithm and its connection to the job scheduling problem.