Arrow's Impossibility Theorem Tells Us

question 74

Multiple Choice

Arrow's impossibility theorem tells us:

• A) most voting systems meet the criteria for an ideal system, yet politicians cannot seem to change the way in which elections are held.
• B) no voting system can aggregate the preferences of voters of three or more options while meeting all of the criteria for an ideal system.
• C) political pressures will always corrupt a voting system, making none ideal.
• D) no voting system can ever attain all four criteria for an ideal voting system.

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