The Ostrogorski paradox (Q1115324)

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    The Ostrogorski paradox (English)
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    1989
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    The Ostrogorski paradox happens when a candidate having taken positions on political issues is elected by a majority of voters (who vote for the candidate with whom they agree on more issues) though, issue by issue, the chosen candidate is majority-dominated. In this note, the author explores the paradox and raises questions about the probability of its occurrence and a connection with cycles in the majority-domination relation over candidates.
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    voting
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    Ostrogorski paradox
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    majority-domination
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