Correlation, partitioning and the probability of casting a decisive vote under the majority rule
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmateco.2016.03.001
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- Le Breton, Michel & Lepelley, Dominique & Smaoui, Hatem, 2016. "Correlation, partitioning and the probability of casting a decisive vote under the majority rule," Journal of Mathematical Economics, Elsevier, vol. 64(C), pages 11-22.
- Le Breton, Michel & Lepelley, Dominique & Smaoui, Hatem, 2016. "Correlation, Partitioning and the Probability of Casting a Decisive Vote under the Majority Rule," TSE Working Papers 16-622, Toulouse School of Economics (TSE).
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Economics; Elections; Power measurement; Random electorate; Voting;All these keywords.
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- D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
- D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
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