Electoral systems

We are experts in election methods. We know that a well-designed electoral system contributes to a functioning democracy.

The word democracy literally translates as rule of the people. A system that gives all people an equal right to participate in the decision-making process, either directly or through elected representatives. But which system to choose? In Sparta in ancient Greece, for example, it was customary to choose the council of elders by the method of the greatest noise. They elected the candidate to the council who was applauded by the crowd with the loudest roar. Such an electoral method would certainly have its charms even today, but it would not be practical to gather 10 million people in one place.

Electoral systems, like society as a whole, are evolving and not all the methods used in the past would be considered appropriate today. Fortunately, we have a range of much more sophisticated voting methods at our disposal today.

List of academic studies and other outputs

We are experts in electoral systems. The results of our work can therefore be found beyond the content of this website. Read our articles in academic journals based on the latest findings and hard data. Here you will also find our latest outputs that have appeared in the media.

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2024
Korespondenční volba a vyvažování volebních principů opřených o spekulace.
2023
Forget about voting, we are going on vacation! Examining the effect of school holidays on turnout
2023
Motivated to vote? The effect of flooding on political participation
2022
Co chtít od případné změny volebního systému do Senátu?
2022
Podivné volební výsledky, problematické obvody aneb o čem by se mělo mluvit.

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Ivan Iakimov
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