Suppose there are 3 possible outcomes to a vote: A, B, and C. If voters prefer A to B, C to B, and A to C, which of the following concepts are violated?
A)Transitivity
B)Median Voter Theorem
C)Arrow's Impossibility Theorem
D)None of the above concepts are violated

Question

​Suppose there are 3 possible outcomes to a vote: A, B, and C. If voters prefer A to B, C to B, and A to C, which of the following concepts are violated?
A)​Transitivity
B)​Median Voter Theorem
C)​Arrow's Impossibility Theorem
D)​None of the above concepts are violated

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The preferences are consistent with transitivity, as A is preferred to B, C is preferred to B, and A is preferred to C. The Median Voter Theorem and Arrow's Impossibility Theorem are not directly violated by these preferences.

​Suppose There Are 3 Possible Outcomes to a Vote: A

Suppose There Are 3 Possible Outcomes to a Vote: A