ISSN:
1572-9338
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Economics
Notes:
Abstract In this note, we investigate the connection between the existence of cycles and the opportunities of strategic manipulation under a specific social decision function, the plurality rule. Contrary to previous research in this field, voting cycles are considered as a possible cause rather than a consequence of strategic voting. The results we obtain allow us to evaluate the vulnerability of the plurality rule to strategic voting, and to study how the distribution of voters over preference orderings affects the risk of manipulation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02204849