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020			_a9783030383671
082			_a324.9 _bSER
100			_aSerafini, Paolo
245			_aMathematics to the rescue of democracy : what does voting mean and how can it be improved?
260			_bSpringer, _c2020 _aCham :
300			_axiii, 135 p. ; _bill., (some col.), _c24 cm
365			_b29.99 _c€ _d100.40
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aThis book explains, in a straightforward way, the foundations upon which electoral techniques are based in order to shed new light on what we actually do when we vote. The intention is to highlight the fact that no matter how an electoral system has been designed, and regardless of the intentions of those who devised the system, there will be goals that are impossible to achieve but also opportunities for improving the situation in an informed way. While detailed descriptions of electoral systems are not provided, many references are made to current or past situations, both as examples and to underline particular problems and shortcomings. In addition, a new voting method that avoids the many paradoxes of voting theory is described in detail. While some knowledge of mathematics is required in order to gain the most from the book, every effort has been made to ensure that the subject matter is easily accessible for non-mathematicians, too. In short, this is a book for anyone who wants to understand the meaning of voting.
650			_aEconometrics
650			_aEconomics
650			_aGame Theory
650			_aPublic Policy
650			_aSocial Policy
650			_aSocial Services and Welfare
650			_aVoting Mathematics
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