Economics 356 - Collective Decisions

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Environmental Studies The course first defines a collective decision, then classifies and evaluates the modes of collective decision making. It then develops the idea that while the possible ways in which citizens may vote are much more varied than might be expected, it is important to understand what voting cannot do in order to derive the most benefits from it. The limitations of voting are developed through discussions of cycles, the Arrow theorem, and the Gibbard-Satterthwaite theorem. Prerequisite: eligibility for Q courses.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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