Arrow identified which of the following as desirable properties for a voting system? (i) unanimity and transitivity
(ii) independence of irrelevant alternatives
(iii) a benevolent dictator
A)(i) only
B)(i) an (ii)
C)(i) and (iii)
D)(ii) and (iii)

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Arrow identified unanimity and transitivity as desirable properties for a voting system. He also identified the independence of irrelevant alternatives as another desirable property. However, he did not identify a benevolent dictator as a desirable property, but rather as a potential flaw in the system. Therefore, the only correct answer is (i) and (ii).

Arrow Identified Which of the Following as Desirable Properties for a Voting