On the Philosophy of Group Decision Methods I: The Nonobviousness of Majority Rule
Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: Majority rule is often adopted almost by default as a group decision rule. One might think, therefore, that the conditions under which it applies, and the argument on its behalf, are well understood. However, the standard arguments in support of majority rule display systematic deficiencies. This article explores these weaknesses, and assesses what can be said on behalf of majority rule.
Source: Philosophy Compass
Author: Mathias Risse
Institution: Harvard University
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3121237472