Winner Determination

Winner determination, the process of identifying winning candidates or committees in elections, is a core problem across diverse fields, from political science to resource allocation. Current research focuses on developing efficient algorithms for various voting rules (e.g., Copeland, Monroe, Chamberlin-Courant) and handling complexities like absent votes, indifference, and structured preferences, often employing techniques like graph neural networks and integer linear programming. These advancements are crucial for improving the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of election systems and optimizing resource allocation in applications such as combinatorial auctions and energy markets.