The existing literature on conflicts extensively argues that countries may find a peaceful settlement, in which they renounce fighting. In this paper we try to formalize a model, in which countries focus on a different and more attractive solution for their disputes. More specifically, we the...

From the wide range of voting schemes, two electoral rules, proportional representation (PR) and plurality (PL) attract primary interest. This paper examines the relationship between proportionality, voter information and a conception of the power of competing political parties under the...

It is generally accepted that an increase in the amount of voter information is desirable. As Reisman (1990) points out, a well-informed and committed electorate is better able to exercise rational choice and consequently is less likely to have its wishes being thwarted by elected...