Handbook on Approval Voting (Studies in Choice and Welfare)

Book Details

• Author: Jean-François Laslier

• Publisher: Springer

• Edition: 2010

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 480

• Release Date: 25-07-2010

• ISBN: 9783642028380

• Part Number: 10551493

• Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

This Handbook on Approval Voting (AV) is a comprehensive and expansive work that delves into all aspects of approval voting, a method for electing representatives that addresses the challenges of translating voter preferences into a democratic choice with minimal distortion.

The book covers both the empirical and theoretical aspects of approval voting, offering valuable insights into its applications, normative implications, and the historical evolution of AV. Written by Jean-François Laslier and enriched by collaborations with several scholars, this work has become an essential sourcebook for anyone interested in furthering research in this area.

The volume includes discussions on:

• Theoretical Foundations: It explains the fundamental principles behind AV, its development over the years, and its role in improving democratic systems.

• Empirical Research: Extensive exploration of real-world applications of AV, examining how it works in practice across different political and social systems.

• Collaborative Contributions: Laslier’s collaborations with prominent researchers such as D. Marc Kilgour, Samuel Merrill, Jack H. Nagel, and others have contributed to the breadth and depth of the book.

• Normative Implications: The book explores the ethical considerations of AV and how it shapes democratic processes, offering a new approach to achieving consensus in multicandidate elections.

The Handbook on Approval Voting serves as an essential reference for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the theoretical and practical applications of AV in electoral systems. Whether you are a scholar looking to explore the nuances of AV or a political analyst interested in its democratic implications, this book provides a rich, authoritative source.

About the Author

Jean-François Laslier is a renowned scholar in the field of political science and voting theory. He has worked extensively on approval voting, collaborating with notable figures such as Peter C. Fishburn. Over the course of his career, Laslier has contributed significantly to understanding how voting systems can be optimized to better reflect voter preferences and promote fairness in democratic processes. His deep engagement with approval voting makes this volume a critical contribution to the field.