The Condorcet Paradox Shows That

question 147

Multiple Choice

The Condorcet paradox shows that

• A)allocations of resources based on majority rule are always inefficient.
• B)problems in counting votes can negate legitimate democratic outcomes.
• C)the order on which things are voted can affect the result.
• D)transitive preferences are inconsistent with rationality.

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Definitions:

Hydrolyzed

The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water.

Major Product

The major product is the principal outcome of a chemical reaction, which is produced in greater quantity compared to any other products.

N,N-Dimethylpropanamide

A chemical compound featuring a propanamide backbone substituted with two methyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom.

Hydrolysis Rate

The speed at which a chemical compound decomposes by reaction with water, leading to the breakdown of bonds and formation of new compounds.