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An algorithmic approach to one-round electoral systems

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  • Gutiérrez, José Manuel
  • Müller, Wolfgang C.

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A family of algorithms provides a formalization of how the basic one-round electoral systems – highest average and largest remainders, single transferable vote and single non-transferable vote systems – proceed in transforming votes into seats. In this way, the basic one-round electoral systems are parametrized with the four parameters n (size of the constituency), m (size of the nomination lists), ck (a factor providing the electoral formula) and l (signed election threshold). The parametrization reveals that the most important electoral systems have a common basic structure.

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  • Gutiérrez, José Manuel & Müller, Wolfgang C., 2016. "An algorithmic approach to one-round electoral systems," MPRA Paper 73330, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:73330
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    electoral system; algorithm; parametrization;
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    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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