Fair Intergenerational Resource Allocation Rule Proposed

A new research proposal addresses the challenge of distributing finite resources across generations by offering a mathematically sound fairness rule. Presented at the 2026 European Control Conference in Reykjavík, the approach grants each generation an equal proportion of its maximum achievable welfare.

This framework preserves resource access for all upcoming generations while providing performance guarantees. Crucially, the model achieves this without demanding universal agreement on a single overarching social objective, simplifying complex long-term policy decisions.