symmetric in expectation, it can be shown that the simple majority rule is the best q-majority rule in an aggregate or expected … engage in logrolling deals. In a simulation exercise, we find that unanimity rule outperforms majority rule when the number …

agreement to a proposal under either majority or unanimity rule. If the first period proposal fails, the game ends immediately … incentive to vote "no" on the first proposal under unanimity rule, whereas no such incentive exists under majority rule. The … reason is that being perceived as a "high breakdown value type" is advantageous under unanimity rule, but disadvantageous …