Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: This article surveys emerging directions in the mathematics of democracy. It uses three case studies --- voting theory, participatory budgeting, and deliberative democracy --- to highlight how contemporary challenges motivate rigorous mathematical research that incorporates real-world data, institutional constraints, and implementation feasibility. Within each case, we highlight active and promising research frontiers, evidence of real-world impact, practical applications, and opportunities for getting involved.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Flanigan, Bailey, Volic, Ismar
Institutions: Wellesley College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7203697713