In this paper we consider a fuzzy variant of the Borda count taking into account agents' intensities of preference. This fuzzy Borda count is obtained by means of score gradation and normalization ...

The purpose of this note is to correct some inaccuracies in the literature regarding sophisticated voting under Borda's method. It is shown that if a single candidate must be elected and voters vote ...

When Ralph Nader recently announced he was entering the 2008 presidential race, many Democrats groaned. It was his fault, they say, that George Bush defeated Al Gore in 2000. But Nader retorted that ...

Election Selection The scientists and mathematicians analyzing voting theory in "May the Best Man Lose" [November] are only beginning to scratch the surface of what it takes to reach a true consensus.

I am writing to discourage the city of St. Paul from returning to the old “plurality” voting system. Democracy can and should evolve in response to a changing electorate. St. Paul’s willingness to ...

The system, which is awaiting a final name but which some people there dubbed the 'preferendum', runs as follows. A moderated discussion takes place between stakeholders in a particular issue, on the ...

Election Selection The scientists and mathematicians analyzing voting theory in "May the Best Man Lose" [November] are only beginning to scratch the surface of what it takes to reach a true consensus.