Mathematics and Social Sciences 46 - Models of Voting and Decision Making

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Dartmouth College

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08W, 09W: Arrange Is there a fair method of voting to elect a candidate for political office or to apportion representation in Congress among the States We examine the benefits and problems of traditional plurality voting. Seeking criteria for fairness leads us to Arrow's axioms for a social welfare function and his 'impossibility' theorem. Alternatives to his assumptions are explored as are weighted voting schemes and approval voting, evaluating their advantages and drawbacks. We also explore the concept of fairness in apportionment of congressional districts. Throughout the course both mathematical and political concepts are used to analyze consequences, benefits, and costsPrerequisite: By permission only. Government 6 or other introduction to the U.S. political system, and Mathematics 3 or 6 recommended. Dist: QDS. Norman.

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3.00

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www.dartmouth.edu

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(603) 646-1110

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New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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