Voters are making a choice to spend money on three projects: a dam, a school, or a road. In the choice between the dam and the school, the majority favors the school. In a choice between a dam and a road, the majority favors a dam. In a choice between a road and a school, the majority favors a road. These rankings indicate that majority voting may:

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The rankings provided in the scenario are inconsistent, indicating that majority voting may produce inconsistent choices. In this case, the preferences of the majority differ based on the options available, making it difficult to determine the best choice without further analysis of the costs and benefits of each project. Therefore, the best choice cannot be determined solely based on the preferences of the majority.

Voters Are Making a Choice to Spend Money on Three