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EstablishedSource attached · not independently reviewedCLM-0589 · as of 2026-10-27 · about: Social choice theory · Author: Polity Atlas editorial team

“May's theorem shows that, for a choice between two alternatives, simple majority rule is the only aggregation rule that is defined for every profile of preferences and is anonymous, neutral and positively responsive.”

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On the Rationale of Group Decision-making

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