Keyword: voting

Found 49 papers in total
A mathematical model for distributing seats
A mathematical model for distributing seats
2002,
In this paper, we give a method to appraise ways of distributing seats in an election....
Stability of the Cournot process – experimental evidence
Stability of the Cournot process – experimental evidence
2002,
We report results of experiments designed to test the predictions of the best-reply...
Adopting a plurality vote perspective
Adopting a plurality vote perspective
2002,
For three-alternative positional voting and decision methods, it is shown how to...
A new approach to estimating the probability of winning the presidency
A new approach to estimating the probability of winning the presidency
2003,
As the 2000 elections so vividly showed, it is Electoral College standings rather than...
How many voters are needed for paradoxes?
How many voters are needed for paradoxes?
2002,
This paper presents a general procedure for finding profiles with the minimum number...
N cheers for democracy
N cheers for democracy
2002,
The paper examines representative cases of ‘dishonest’ voting. In all but...
Evaluating correct classification probability for weighted voting classifiers with plurality voting
Evaluating correct classification probability for weighted voting classifiers with plurality voting
2002,
Weighted voting classifiers (WVCs) consist of N units that each provide individual...
An improvement of the Deegan–Packle index in a voting game
An improvement of the Deegan–Packle index in a voting game
2002,
This paper proposes a new power index which is an improvement of the...
The mathematics of electoral district allocation in New Zealand
The mathematics of electoral district allocation in New Zealand
2002,
This paper outlines the implicit conceptual basis of New Zealand's electoral district...
Generating functions for computing power indices efficiently
Generating functions for computing power indices efficiently
2000,
The Shapley–Shubik power index in a voting situation depends on the number of...
Symmetry of simple games and permission of voters
Symmetry of simple games and permission of voters
2000,
In this paper, we deal with symmetry of voting situations with voters' permission. The...
A decomposition theorem for polling models: The switchover times are effectively additive
A decomposition theorem for polling models: The switchover times are effectively additive
1996,
We consider the classical polling model: queues served in cyclic order with either...
Attainable results in committee elections
Attainable results in committee elections
1999,
The committee election problem is to choose from a finite set S of candidates a...
Multicriteria approval: Application of approval voting concepts to multicriteria decision making problems
Multicriteria approval: Application of approval voting concepts to multicriteria decision making problems
1998,
Multicriteria decision making (MCDM) methods generally require information that is...
Nash equilibrium in multiparty competition with ‘stochastic’ voters
Nash equilibrium in multiparty competition with ‘stochastic’ voters
1998,
Theoretical spatial models of electoral voting tend to predict either convergence to...
A comparative overview of cryptographic voting protocols
A comparative overview of cryptographic voting protocols
1998,
We shall deal with cryptosystems based on public-key cryptography and their...
The Spanish electoral system: Proportionality and governability
The Spanish electoral system: Proportionality and governability
1998,
This paper briefly describes the formulation of the apportionment problem, the...
Extension of values to games with multiple alternatives
Extension of values to games with multiple alternatives
1998,
Games with multiple alternatives enlarge the domain of social situations modelled by...
Ternary voting games
Ternary voting games
1997,
We define ternary voting games (TVGs), a generalization of simple voting games (SVGs)....
Voting mechanisms and their implications in a GDSS environment
Voting mechanisms and their implications in a GDSS environment
1997,
There comes a time in most group discussions that a decision has to be made. This is...
An experimental study of voting rules and polls in three-candidate elections
An experimental study of voting rules and polls in three-candidate elections
1996,
The authors report the results of elections conducted in a laboratory setting,...
Condorcet and median points of simple rectilinear polygons
Condorcet and median points of simple rectilinear polygons
1996,
Let P be a simple rectilinear polygon with N vertices, endowed with a rectilinear...
VOTE: Computer evaluation of voting techniques and candidates’ chances
VOTE: Computer evaluation of voting techniques and candidates’ chances
1994,
A computer program for an evaluation of different voting procedures as well as...
Conducting secret ballot elections in computer networks: Problems and solutions
Conducting secret ballot elections in computer networks: Problems and solutions
1994,
The authors discuss problems related to devising a secret balloting system with the...
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