Axioms and Divisor Methods for a Generalized Apportionment Problem with Relative Equality
The allocation of seats in a legislative body to groups based on their size is a crucial issue in legal and political studies. However, recent findings suggest that an optimal allocation of seats may not be proportional to the size of the groups. For instance, the European Parliament (EP) utilizes a...
Main Authors: | Wenruo Lyu, Liang Zhao |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | Mathematics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/15/3270 |
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