Which of the Following Is a Standard Collective Action Problem

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a standard collective action problem that must be overcome for an interest group to promote or defend a shared interest?

• A) There is a constitutional prohibition on unauthorized group activity.
• B) The inability to communicate on a large-scale basis because of the size of the country increases the coordination problems.
• C) Conformity costs are exceedingly low for such an activity, but the transaction costs of agreeing on goals can be quite high.
• D) Rational self-interest leads to universal free riding, which dooms the organization as well as the effort unless some way can be found around this difficulty.

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