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Electoral economics: Maximizing local representation under proportionality

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  • Antweiler, Werner

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Electoral systems struggle to combine proportionality (fair representation) and direct accountability (local representation). Economic optimization tools can be used to devise an improvement to conventional forms of proportional representation. Single or dual optimal assignment of constituencies can provide better local representation by maximizing the number of voters who are represented directly.

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  • Antweiler, Werner, 2019. "Electoral economics: Maximizing local representation under proportionality," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 182(C), pages 109-113.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:182:y:2019:i:c:p:109-113
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2019.06.015
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    Keywords

    Elections; Electoral systems; Proportional representation; Binary integer programming;
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    JEL classification:

    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • C61 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Optimization Techniques; Programming Models; Dynamic Analysis
    • K16 - Law and Economics - - Basic Areas of Law - - - Election Law

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