# Justifications of Welfare Guarantees under Normalized Utilities

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1905.10774 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1905.10774/

## Key facts

- Cited by 4 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 26 May 2019.

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## Abstract (arXiv)

It is standard in computational social choice to analyse welfare considerations under the assumptions of normalized utilities. In this note, we summarize some common reasons for this approach. We then mention another justification which is ignored but has solid normative appeal. The central concept used in the `new' justification can also be used more widely as a social objective.