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Mathematics and Voting

Carry the Two

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Voting Systems and Collective Decisions

This chapter examines various voting systems and their effectiveness in representing public preferences within the framework of social choice theory. It critiques the plurality voting method, highlighting its simplicity and widespread use, while discussing its shortcomings, including vote-splitting and negative campaigning. The chapter also introduces alternative voting concepts, emphasizing the complexities of electoral outcomes and the implications for democratic representation.

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