Electoral Systems Paradoxes, Assumptions, and Procedures

Both theoretical and empirical aspects of single- and multi-winner voting procedures are presented in this collection of papers. Starting from a discussion of the underlying principles of democratic representation, the volume includes a description of a great variety of voting procedures. It lists a...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Felsenthal, Dan S. (Editor), Machover, Moshé (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:Studies in Choice and Welfare
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Representative Electoral Systems - Underlying Assumptions and Decision Rules
  • Paradoxes Afflicting Electoral  Procedures and Their Expected Probability
  • Theory and Practice - Additional Considerations in Selecting a Voting Procedure