Question

A small society of nine people holds the following preferences over five alternatives S, D, C, T, and H.

In the list of alternatives that indicates their preference ordering, the left alternative is the most preferred and the right alternative is the least preferred. In addition, all outcomes to the left of the double vertical lines || are “approval-worthy.”

• 12 Voters:
H C D || T S

• 9 Voters:
D T C || H S

• 18 Voters:
S D C || T H

• 4 Voters:
C H D || T S

• 2 Voters:
C T D || H S

• 10 Voters:
T H C D || S

Which outcome will win if the society employs Borda Count voting?

T

S

C

D

H

Answer 1

According to Data Provided, it is more likely for D to win, as the number of points, secured by D is the highest among the candidates.