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In Search of Optimum "Relative Unanimity"

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  • Cebula, Richard
  • Kafoglis, Milton

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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.

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  • Cebula, Richard & Kafoglis, Milton, 1982. "In Search of Optimum "Relative Unanimity"," MPRA Paper 51015, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    1. Rae, Douglas W., 1975. "The Limits of Consensual Decision," American Political Science Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 69(4), pages 1270-1294, December.
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    1. Richard Cebula & Milton Kafoglis, 1987. "In search of optimum ‘relative unanimity’: Reply," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 54(3), pages 289-290, August.
    2. Michael Brooks, 1987. "In search of optimum ‘relative unanimity’: A comment," Public Choice, Springer, vol. 54(3), pages 283-288, August.
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    Keywords

    collective decision making; voting; relative unanimity; free-rider problem; unanimity;
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    JEL classification:

    • D70 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - General
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • D78 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Positive Analysis of Policy Formulation and Implementation
    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State

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