Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Game Theory and Voting Systems

External reference: https://openalex.org/T10991

  1. Ranked choice voting shows simple dynamics and limited exhaustion
    Study of ranked choice voting across 110 real elections shows competitive benefits, transparent dynamics, and minimal vulnerability to manipulation or ballot exhaustion.
  2. Greater polling-place distance lowers in-person voting
    Geographic analysis shows that voting distance reduces in-person turnout by 1-3 percentage points per mile, with mail-in voting substitution when available.
  3. Economic negativity linked to abstention and Eurosceptic support
    Explore how economic voting in European elections depends on whether voters blame the EU for economic conditions, driving abstention and Eurosceptic party support.