> > N Unique Preference Profiles > > 2 4 > > 3 15 > ... > > then your calculation is mistaken. the fact that you ostensibly need > 4 piles when there are only two candidates should serve as a clue. >
If there are two candidates, A and B, then the possible unique preference profiles are: A B A B B A Anything that does not conform to this is an incorrect use of the term "preference profile". James Gilmour No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.730 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2636 - Release Date: 01/21/10 07:34:00 ---- Election-Methods mailing list - see http://electorama.com/em for list info
