Re: [EM] A much simpler proportional Condocet Method - BTR-STV

2006-05-21 Thread raphfrk
Now, first I'm going to introduce to you the idea of the proportional Condorcet winner. The are several of these in an election, and the majority Conorcet winner is always among them. A proportional Condorcet winner is the Condorcet winner of the minority of the electorate. For instance,

Re: [EM] A much simpler proportional Condocet Method - BTR-STV

2006-05-21 Thread Antonio Oneala
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now, first I'm going to introduce to you the idea of the proportional Condorcet winner. The are several of these in an election, and the majority Conorcet winner is always among them. A proportional Condorcet winner is the Condorcet winner of the minority of the

[EM] The use of ranked ballots for proportional representation.

2006-05-21 Thread Abd ul-Rahman Lomax
This is an exercise in examining the rationale behind the use of ranked ballots for proportional representation. It is elementary for some readers, I know. But I think it may be worth going through the process. If there are V voters and S seats to be elected, it would be convenient if the