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The irrationality of the California gubernatorial recall system

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We analyze California’s gubernatorial recall system using basic ideas from the mathematical theory of social choice. We expose some pathologies of the system, use computer simulations to explore how often these pathologies might occur, investigate the effects of strategic voting on the analysis, and suggest changes to the system that cure the pathologies.

Source: The Mathematics Enthusiast

DOI: 10.54870/1551-3440.1693

Authors: Wesley H. Hollday, Eric Pacuit

Language: English

Topic: Game Theory and Voting Systems

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: University of Pennsylvania

OpenAlex ID: W4414173997