Dynamics of Democratic Elections

What it is about

You will learn models from socio-physics and mathematical social sciences that describe the behavior of voters and the dynamics of democratic elections. In the end you will be able to explain these models, apply them, and perform and interpret simple data-based analyses of voting processes.

What you will be able to do

• Understanding of common models of election dynamics
• Application of socio-physical and mathematical models to elections
• Execution and interpretation of simple model-based data analyses
• Independent work and presentation of a technical topic

What the module consists of

• Lecture with integrated exercisesIntroduction to models; students work out results in groups
• Group work / presentationPractical deepening and discussion of topics in groups

Teaching method

• Lecture with integrated exercisesConveying theory and direct application in exercises
• Group workStudents discuss and derive results independently, promoting understanding and presentation skills