Question 12.15

15. Assume that and take distinct equidistant positions from the median of a symmetric distribution (not necessarily unimodal), with half the voters between the announced policy positions of and . Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The 1/3-separation obstacle applies.
  2. The 2/3-separation opportunity applies.
  3. Neither the 1/3-separation obstacle nor the 2/3-separation opportunity applies.
  4. Both the 1/3-separation obstacle and the 2/3-separation opportunity apply.

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