S/P/68. Are PR systems 'fairer' and 'better'?

This paper examines the relative strengths and weaknesses of majoritarian and proportional representation (PR) systems, with particular emphasis on policy making and representative fairness. It defines the nature of majoritarian and PR systems (as well discussing mixed systems) and gives key examples. There is discussion of whether there are genuine differences between the systems in practical terms, or whether those differences are primarily based on theoretical lines.