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Criteria for Proportional Representation

M. L. Balinski

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H. P. Young

Published Online:1 Feb 1979https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.27.1.80

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We investigate methods to allocate seats in proportional representation systems in terms of several underlying common-sense properties. In particular, the idea of stability is introduced, and the method of Jefferson (or d'Hondt) is characterized.

Volume 27, Issue 1

January-February 1979

Pages 1-207

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Published Online:February 01, 1979

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M. L. Balinski, H. P. Young, (1979) Criteria for Proportional Representation. Operations Research 27(1):80-95.

https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.27.1.80

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