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Characterizing plurality rule on a fixed population

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  • Kelly, Jerry S.
  • Qi, Shaofang

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Plurality rule on a fixed population is characterized by anonymity, neutrality, tops-only and a monotonicity property.

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  • Kelly, Jerry S. & Qi, Shaofang, 2016. "Characterizing plurality rule on a fixed population," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 146(C), pages 39-41.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:146:y:2016:i:c:p:39-41
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2016.07.006
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    Keywords

    Social choice correspondence; Plurality; Anonymity; Neutrality; Tops-only; Monotonicity;
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    JEL classification:

    • D70 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - General
    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations

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