Question 9.53

image 23. In a few sentences, explain why the plurality runoff method satisfies the Pareto condition.

23.

In the plurality runoff method, having one candidate ranked consistently higher than another would imply that only one candidate is being considered. This candidate would have received all first-place votes and is therefore the winner. Thus, none of the other candidates is being considered and cannot be the winner. The Pareto condition is therefore satisfied.