Degressive proportionality - source, findings and discussion of the Cambridge Compromise. Mathematical Economics, 2011, Nr 7 (14), s. 39-50
The principle of degressive proportionality in relation to the division of indivisible goods in the past few years – especially since the signing of the Treaty of Lisbon – has been one of the topics frequently appearing in studies of economists, mathematicians, lawyers and people involved in politics. It combines a purely theoretical and easily definable question with a very important practical problem that concerns primarily members of the European Union and countries aspiring to become one. The article shall include a debate and discussion of the findings of the Cambridge Compromise concerning proposals to solve the problem of allocating seats in the European Parliament.
Proposal for Measure of Degressive Proportionality
Abstract Degressive proportionality is an intermediary solution between equality and proportionality. Taking this fact into account, the article proposes a measure of degression of the degressively proportional division. The defined measure was used, among other instances, in allocation based on classical proposals of seat distribution in European Parliament by Pukelsheim and Ramirez as well as the distribution of seats during the Parliamentary term of 2014- 2019. The outcome is confronted with other measures functioning in the literature.
Affordable housing in London
Introduction. The Housing Situation in London. Housing, Land Use Planning, and the Government of London, a Brief History. Land Use Regulations. Positive Local Authority Powers in London. Sources of Affordable Housing: the Rented Sectors. Grants to Assist Access to Affordable Housing. Conclusions. Bibliography.