By reviewing different voting systems, their original intents, and their deficits, Making Better Choices argues for a systems engineering approach to making better collective choices in society. Written by an economist and an engineer, this groundbreaking work draws from insights in sociology, linguistics, law, political science, philosophy, psychology, economics, and systems design. In an era of relentless rating, this book offers a fresh vision for engineering better democracies by enabling diverse choices.
By reviewing different voting systems, their original intents, and their deficits, Making Better Choices argues for a systems engineering approach to making better collective choices in society. Written by an economist and an engineer, this groundbreaking work draws from insights in sociology, linguistics, law, political science, philosophy, psychology, economics, and systems design. In an era of relentless rating, this book offers a fresh vision for engineering better democracies by enabling diverse choices.
Charles E. Phelps is University Professor and provost emeritus at the University of Rochester. He lives in Northern California. Guru Madhavan is Norman R. Augustine Senior Scholar and senior director of programs at the National Academy of Engineering. He lives in Washington, DC.
Inhaltsangabe
Prologue: From One to Many Chapter 1: Systems of Complexity Chapter 2: Value and Values Chapter 3: Decision Rules Chapter 4: Choosing How to Choose Chapter 5: Insincerely Yours Chapter 6: Poll Vaulting Chapter 7: Human Factors of Democracy Epilogue: Vox Populi Appendix Acknowledgments Bibliography
Prologue: From One to Many Chapter 1: Systems of Complexity Chapter 2: Value and Values Chapter 3: Decision Rules Chapter 4: Choosing How to Choose Chapter 5: Insincerely Yours Chapter 6: Poll Vaulting Chapter 7: Human Factors of Democracy Epilogue: Vox Populi Appendix Acknowledgments Bibliography
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