Galton's Two Papers on Voting as Robust Estimation.

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Journal: Public Choice

Year: 2002

Volume: 113

Issue: 3-4

Pages: 357-65

Authors (2)

Levy, David M (George Mason University) Peart, Sandra (not in RePEc)

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Abstract

The relationship between voting and robust estimation was discussed by Francis Galton in 1907. His two papers in Nature are discussed and reprinted. Copyright 2002 by Kluwer Academic Publishers

Technical Details

RePEc Handle: repec:kap:pubcho:v:113:y:2002:i:3-4:p:357-65
Journal Field: Public
Author Count: 2
Added to Database: 2026-01-25