Why it's mathematically impossible to share fair

Summary Apportionment is the assignment of a fixed number of indivisible resources, here Matt examines Congressional representatives, to groups of individuals, in this case states. The problem is what to do with the fractions of a group. Two unfair solutions arise; the Alabama paradox or violation of the quota rule. And you cannot eliminate one paradox without introducing the other.

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Stars : Hannah Fry Helen Arney Matt Parker Chris Hadfield

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 24, 2021

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Website Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Summary Apportionment is the assignment of a fixed number of indivisible resources, here Matt examines Congressional representatives, to groups of individuals, in this case states. The problem is what to do with the fractions of a group. Two unfair solutions arise; the Alabama paradox or violation of the quota rule. And you cannot eliminate one paradox without introducing the other.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Nov 24, 2021

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : Official Website Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

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