Lecture by Nobel Prize laureate in Economics, Professor Eric Maskin "How to Improve Proportional Representation"
On May 18, 2026, a lecture by Chief Research Fellow, Professor Eric Maskin, was held at the International Center for Analysis and Choice of Solutions for students and staff of HSE University.
Abstract: Proportional representation is the most common method of electing parliaments in the world today. However, it suffers from a serious flaw. If no single party wins a majority of seats, the government must form from a coalition of parties, and yet that coalition might be very unpopular among citizens. I show how to correct that problem.
The recording of the lecture can be viewed at the link.
