(Non)maximality and Distributivity: A Decision Theory Approach – Malamud (2006)
A solution for incorporating packaging and hearer goals into interpretations for distributive over definite plurals. Uses Decision Theory to provide a formal framework for hearer goals and shows that we choose a distributivity reading based on the these goals and how the interpretations help us choose between actions. Interpretations which allow us to restrict the action choices the most are preferred. The decision problem is contextually determined.