%A M.L. Balinski
%A H.P. Young
%J Operations Research
%T Criteria for Proportional Representation
%X We investigate methods to allocate seats in proportional representation systems in terms of several underlying common-sense properties. In particular, the idea of stability is introduced, and the method of Jefferson (or d'Hondt) is characterized.
%N 1
%P 80-95
%V 27
%D 1979
%I INFORMS
%R 10.1287/opre.27.1.80
%L iiasa14049