Arrow's impossibility theorem

Summary

Arrow's impossibility theorem is a theorem^[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2]

Key Facts

• Arrow's impossibility theorem is credited with the discovery of Kenneth Arrow^[3].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's instance of is recorded as theorem^[4].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's instance of is recorded as paradox^[5].
• Kenneth Arrow is named after Arrow's impossibility theorem^[6].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem is part of list of theorems^[7].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's Commons category is recorded as Arrow's impossibility theorem^[8].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1950^[9].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's proved by is recorded as Kenneth Arrow^[10].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's uses is recorded as social welfare function^[11].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's studied by is recorded as social choice theory^[12].
• Arrow's impossibility theorem's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics^[13].

Body

Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include theorem^[4] and paradox^[5].

Origins

Kenneth Arrow is named after Arrow's impossibility theorem^[6].

Use and Application

Arrow's impossibility theorem is part of list of theorems^[7].

Why It Matters

Arrow's impossibility theorem has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[2] It is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[14]