How Can We Best Respond to Low Participation Rates in Elections?

Thomas Tröger
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Thomas Tröger

Abstract information

With a population exceeding 500 million, the participation of less than 5 million EU citizens in a recent survey on abolishing daylight saving was, to say the least, disappointing. In this video, THOMAS TRÖGER explores how voting rules can be used to account for the problem of voter abstention. Analyzing how voter actions will result in optimal outcomes (Nash Equilibrium) under different voting rules, Tröger identifies significant failings in majority voting with a quorum. With further work required on interdependent value settings, the research demonstrates that linear voting rules represent the most effective means of dealing with the abstention problem in private value settings.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB10798

Researcher

Thomas Tröger is Professor of Economics at the University of Mannheim. He has previously held research posts at University College London, the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of Bonn (where he completed his PhD). Tröger’s research focuses on game theory and microeconomics. A referee for numerous journals including Econometrica, Theoretical Economics and the International Game Theory Review, Tröger has provided consultancy expertise for the UK Radiocommunications Agency.

Institution information

University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim)

The University of Mannheim is frequently cited as the “Harvard of Germany,” primarily due to its world-class reputation in business administration and economics. Centered within the magnificent Mannheim Palace, one of the largest baroque buildings in Europe, the university provides a unique architectural setting for its academic pursuits. It is highly regarded for its research-driven curriculum and strong ties to the corporate sector, consistently ranking as the top German institution for social sciences and business. With a focused profile and a highly international outlook, it remains a premier destination for future leaders in finance, politics, and academia.
University of Mannheim (Universität Mannheim)
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Original Publication

Linear Voting Rules

Hans Peter Grüner,

Thomas Tröger

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Thomas Tröger, 

Latest Thinking, 

How Can We Best Respond to Low Participation Rates in Elections?, 

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB10798, 

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