Making Multicandidate Elections More Democratic

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Focusing on applied social-choice theory, this book evaluates various voting procedures for selecting a single winner among multiple candidates. It highlights how different methods can lead to diverse election outcomes, opportunities for manipulation, and favoritism towards centrist or extremist candidates. Utilizing computer simulations and historical election models, the author assesses the effectiveness of multicandidate voting systems in achieving political objectives, providing insights into their implications for democratic processes.