Vaaliteoriassa
Vaaliteoriassa refers to the academic study of mechanisms, rules, and principles that shape electoral outcomes in democratic societies. The field examines how different voting systems—such as plurality, majority, proportional representation, and ranked-choice methods—translate individual preferences into collective decisions. Scholars analyse the fairness, efficiency, strategic behaviour, and representativeness of these systems, drawing on theoretical tools from mathematics, economics, and political science.
Key theoretical contributions include Condorcet’s criterion, which seeks a candidate who can defeat each opponent in
Empirical studies compare electoral performance across countries, measuring volatility, turnout, and legislative effectiveness. Vaaliteoriassa emphasizes the