Economics
The Median Voter Theorem in Two-Party Competition
Quick fact
The Median Voter Theorem is a direct application of Hotelling's principle that two ice cream vendors on a beach will both set up shop in the exact center to maximize customers.
Why this is interesting
Why do two major political parties often end up sounding more alike than they'd like to admit? It's not just coincidence—it's a mathematical result that pulls them toward the middle.