Suppose everyone in a town votes that they prefer improved public transportation systems over new public parks. According to the criteria of ________________, that preference should not change even if a third option, like a new public zoo, is introduced.
A)transitivity
B)no dictator
C)unanimity
D)independence of irrelevant alternatives

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The principle of independence of irrelevant alternatives suggests that if an option is preferred when compared to another, the introduction of a third irrelevant option should not change the initial preference. In this case, if improved public transportation is preferred over new public parks, this preference should remain the same even if a new option, such as a public zoo, is introduced.

Suppose Everyone in a Town Votes That They Prefer Improved