> I need a proof that Borda and Condorcet can lead to > different winners. > > Anyone can provide an example?
66 A>B>C 34 B>C>A Condorcet: A is the first choice of the majority, so he defeats all other candidates pairwise and wins. Borda: B gets 34*2+66=134 points, A gets 66*2=132 points, C gets 34 points. Saari: Anybody who thinks A is the favorite of the electorate really doesn't understand how to deduce the true preferences of the voters. Here's some geometry to show why.... Alex ---- For more information about this list (subscribe, unsubscribe, FAQ, etc), please see http://www.eskimo.com/~robla/em
