Approximating voting rules from truncated ballots
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DOI: 10.1007/s10458-022-09551-z
Abstract: Classical voting rules assume that ballots are complete preference orders over candidates. However, when the number of candidates is large enough, it is too costly to ask the voters to rank all candidates. We suggest… read more here.
Keywords: approximating voting; truncated ballots; rules truncated; study ... See more keywords
Anonymous and formally verified dual signature based online e-voting protocol
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DOI: 10.1007/s10586-018-2162-7
Abstract: The traditional paper-based voting is severely criticized after having found evidence of rigging in elections, leading to the uncertainty in the fairness of the election process. Traditional voting systems have severe issues in either user’s… read more here.
Keywords: dual signature; anonymous formally; voting; voting protocol ... See more keywords
End-to-End Voting with Non-Permissioned and Permissioned Ledgers
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DOI: 10.1007/s10723-019-09478-y
Abstract: We propose a decentralised end-to-end voting platform (from voter to candidate) based on the block-chain technology. In particular, we study and exploit both the non-permissioned ledger of Bitcoin, and the MultiChain permissioned ledger. We describe… read more here.
Keywords: non permissioned; voting; end end; end voting ... See more keywords
The Incidence of Some Voting Paradoxes Under Domain Restrictions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10726-020-09697-9
Abstract: Abstract Voting paradoxes have played an important role in the theory of voting. They typically say very little about the circumstances in which they are particularly likely or unlikely to occur. They are basically existence… read more here.
Keywords: voting paradoxes; condorcet winner; voting; incidence voting ... See more keywords
Mobilization Around New Convenience Voting Methods: A Field Experiment to Encourage Voting by Mail with a Downloadable Ballot and Early Voting
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DOI: 10.1007/s11109-018-9474-4
Abstract: Election reform has allowed citizens in many states to choose among convenience voting methods. We report on a field experiment that tests messages derived from theories about government responsiveness, choice, information, and convenience on the… read more here.
Keywords: ballot; convenience; early voting; voting ... See more keywords
Making Votes Count with Internet Voting
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DOI: 10.1007/s11109-020-09598-2
Abstract: This paper reassesses the claim that electronic voting systems help voters to avoid common mistakes that lead to their votes remaining uncounted. While prior studies have come to mixed conclusions, I provide new, more robust… read more here.
Keywords: votes count; count internet; voting; internet voting ... See more keywords
The relationship between the normalized gradient addition mechanism and quadratic voting
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DOI: 10.1007/s11127-017-0414-3
Abstract: Quadratic voting and the normalized gradient addition mechanism are both social choice mechanisms that confront individuals with quadratic budget constraints, but they are applicable in different contexts. Adapting one or both to apply to the… read more here.
Keywords: voting; gradient addition; addition mechanism; normalized gradient ... See more keywords
The carrot and the stick in online reviews: determinants of un-/helpfulness voting choices
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DOI: 10.1007/s11573-021-01044-x
Abstract: With increasing volumes of customer reviews, ‘helpfulness’ features have been established by many online platforms as decision-aids for consumers to cope with potential information overload. In this study, we offer a differentiated perspective on the… read more here.
Keywords: online reviews; review; helpfulness; stick online ... See more keywords
Expressive voting with booing and cheering: Evidence from Britain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpoleco.2020.101956
Abstract: Abstract Previous work on Expressive Voting has focused on the desire of voters to express what they are for and thus who they are. But, often also as important, is the desire of voters to… read more here.
Keywords: cheering evidence; voting booing; voting; expressive voting ... See more keywords
On the mismeasurement of sincere and strategic voting in mixed-member electoral systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.electstud.2017.05.003
Abstract: Under mixed systems, voters cast two votes to elect the same legislative body: one vote for parties using proportional rules and one for candidates using majoritarian rules. Voters are said to cast straight-tickets if the… read more here.
Keywords: strategic voting; mismeasurement sincere; sincere strategic; ticket voting ... See more keywords
Voting at 16: Intended and unintended consequences of Austria's electoral reform
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DOI: 10.1016/j.electstud.2019.102064
Abstract: Abstract Several democracies are currently debating whether to lower their legal voting age to 16, but relatively little is known about the long-term consequences of such reforms. We contribute to this debate by studying electoral… read more here.
Keywords: reform; voting intended; voting; unintended consequences ... See more keywords