An algebraic approach to voting theory
Time and place
1 PM on Thursday, July 9th, 2020;
Zajj Daugherty (CCNY)
Abstract
In voting theory, simple questions can lead to complex and sometimes paradoxical results. Recently, we have been able to use tools from modern algebra to address long-standing arguments over voting and tallying methods that date back to the days of Jean-Charles de Borda and Nicolas de Condorcet. In this talk, we will explore how to frame voting methodology in terms of combinatorics and representations of finite groups.
