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Mathematicians prove perfectly fair elections are mathematically impossible
Mathematicians have proven that no electoral system can simultaneously deliver local representation, proportional national results and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete. A newly proposed voting method could soften these unavoidable trade-offs and produce outcomes much closer to fair. The finding has broad implications for debates on electoral reform worldwide.
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