Does a Least-Preferred Candidate Win a Seat? A Comparison of Three Electoral Systems
In this paper, the differences between two variations of proportional representation (PR), open-list PR and closed-list PR, are analyzed in terms of their ability to accurately reflect voter preference. The single nontransferable vote (SNTV) is also included in the comparison as a benchmark. We cons...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Economies |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7099/3/1/2 |