In Search of Optimum "Relative Unanimity"

Cebula, Richard and Kafoglis, Milton (1982): In Search of Optimum "Relative Unanimity". Published in: Public Choice , Vol. 40, No. 2 (28 June 1983): pp. 195-201.

Abstract

This paper formulates a simple mathematical framework for the selection of an optimum "relative unanimity” collective decision rule. The approach is first to identify the benefits of moving from a rule of simple majority towards a rule of full unanimity. Then, the costs of moving from simple majority rule towards unanimity are identified. Finally, the issue of an optimal decision rule is mathematically solved.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: collective decision making; voting; relative unanimity; free-rider problem; unanimity
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making > D70 - General; D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making > D72 - Political Processes: Rent-Seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior; D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making > D74 - Conflict ; Conflict Resolution ; Alliances ; Revolutions; D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making > D78 - Positive Analysis of Policy Formulation and Implementation; P - Economic Systems > P1 - Capitalist Systems > P16 - Political Economy

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