Arrow's Impossibility Theorem Shows That No Voting System Can Satisfy

question 72

Multiple Choice

Arrow's impossibility theorem shows that no voting system can satisfy which of the following properties?

• A)unanimity and transitivity only
• B)transitivity and independence of irrelevant alternatives only
• C)no dictators and transitivity only
• D)unanimity, transitivity, independence of irrelevant alternatives, and no dictators

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The proclivity to pursue, decode, cherish, and memorize information that reinforces one's preconceived beliefs or assumptions.

Misdiagnosis

The act of incorrectly identifying a disease or condition, leading to potential delay in appropriate treatment or unnecessary anxiety.

Belief Perseverance

The tendency to maintain one's belief even after it has been discredited or proven wrong.

Interactionist Theories

Approaches that emphasize how individuals and society interact, shaping personal identity and social structures through this interplay.