The Matrix Is:
A)A 4 $\times$ 2 Matrix
B)A Square Matrix
C)A 2

question 18

Multiple Choice

The matrix is:

• A)A 4 \(\times\) 2 matrix
• B)A square matrix
• C)A 2 \(\times\) 4 matrix
• D)An identity matrix

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Definitions:

Condorcet Paradox

The failure of majority rule to produce transitive preferences for society.

Condorcet Paradox

The Condorcet Paradox is a concept in voting theory where individual preferences cannot be aggregated into a consistent collective decision without creating contradictions.

Arrow's Properties

A set of criteria designed by economist Kenneth Arrow to assess the social welfare or collective decision-making functions, ensuring fairness, unanimity, and independence of irrelevant alternatives.

Pairwise Majority Voting

A voting system where candidates are compared in pairs, with each pair being voted on separately, to determine the most preferred option by majority decision.