GallagherMod: Modified Gallagher index
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Modified Gallagher index
Description
Calculates a modified Gallagher index.
Usage
GallagherMod(Z,R)
Arguments
Z
Population vector
R
Vector for the representatives
Details
The representation score is calculated as: sqrt(sum((Z.mod-R.mod)^2)/2), where Z.mod is Z/sum(Zi^2)^.5, and R.mod is R/sum(Ri^2)^.5
Value
Representation score
Author(s)
Didier Ruedin
References
Koppel, M. and Diskin, A. (2009) Measuring disproportionality, volatility and malapportionment: axiomatization and solutions. Social Choice and Welfare 33(2):281-6.
See Also
Gallagher
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Modified Gallagher index
Description
Calculates a modified Gallagher index.
Usage
GallagherMod(Z,R)Arguments
Z |
Population vector |
R |
Vector for the representatives |
Details
The representation score is calculated as: sqrt(sum((Z.mod-R.mod)^2)/2), where Z.mod is Z/sum(Zi^2)^.5, and R.mod is R/sum(Ri^2)^.5
Value
Representation score
Author(s)
Didier Ruedin
References
Koppel, M. and Diskin, A. (2009) Measuring disproportionality, volatility and malapportionment: axiomatization and solutions. Social Choice and Welfare 33(2):281-6.
See Also
Gallagher
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