Generating random weak orders and the probability of a Condorcet winner

We present an algorithm for generating a random weak order of m objects in which all possible weak orders are equally likely. The form of the algorithm suggests analytic expressions for the probability of a Condorcet winner both for linear and for weak preference orders.

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Year of publication:	2002-07-08
Authors:	Bezembinder, Thom ; Maassen, Hans
Published in:	Social Choice and Welfare. - Springer. - Vol. 19.2002, 3, p. 517-532
Publisher:	Springer

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Type of publication:	Article
Notes:	Received: 6 April 2000/Accepted: 31 January 2001
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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