Which of the following is true under pairwise majority rule if people vote for the outcome closest to their most preferred outcome ?

A. The outcome preferred by the median voter wins

B. The average preferred outcome wins

C. The outcome preferred by the greatest number of voters wins.

D. There is no clear winner due to Arrows Impossibility Theorem.

Found an error? Read our corrections policy and submit a sourced correction below. You can also share a useful explanation in your own words.

Discuss the answer or suggest a sourced correction
Thank you for contributing.
Your comment was submitted and will appear after editorial review.

Your email is used only for moderation and is never displayed. Spam, copied material and fabricated endorsements are rejected.