Power of Mathematical Thinking: From Newton's Laws to Elections and the Economy

Power of Mathematical Thinking: From Newton's Laws to Elections and the Economy

The Winner Is... Determined by Voting Rules (1x10)


: 01, 2010

Focus on the paradoxical results that can occur in plurality voting when three or more candidates are involved. The Borda count, which ranks candidates in order of preference with different points for each level of ranking, is one method for more accurately representing the will of the voters.

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