The Mathematics of Elections and Voting

• Main Author: Wallis, W.D (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Mathematics.; Political theory.; Political economy.; Game theory.; Mathematical models.; Probabilities.; Population.; Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes.; Political Economy.; Population Economics.; Game Theory, Economics, Social and Behav. Sciences.; Political Theory.; Mathematical Modeling and Industrial Mathematics.

The Mathematics of Elections and Voting  takes an in-depth look at the mathematics in the context of voting and electoral systems, with focus on simple ballots, complex elections, fairness, approval voting, ties, fair and unfair voting, and manipulation techniques. The exposition opens with a sketch...