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Mathematics and Voting

Carry the Two

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Mathematics of Voting Systems

This chapter explores the mathematical foundations and criteria that evaluate the fairness and effectiveness of various voting systems. It highlights key concepts such as the Condorcet criterion, Independence of Irrelevant Alternatives, and discusses real-world implications through examples like figure skating and ranked choice voting. The chapter navigates the complexities of different voting methods and the ongoing debates on the optimal approaches to ensure better electoral outcomes.

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