Suppose everyone in a town votes that they prefer improved public transportation systems instead of public parks.According to the criteria of independence of irrelevant alternatives that preference ___________ even if a third option not likely to win,like a public zoo,is included in the vote.

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According to the criteria of independence of irrelevant alternatives, the introduction of a third option (public zoo) that is unlikely to win should not affect the outcome of the original preference between the two options (improved public transportation systems vs. public parks). Therefore, the preference for improved public transportation systems should stay the same, regardless of the existence of the irrelevant alternative.

Suppose Everyone in a Town Votes That They Prefer Improved