The So-Called Collective Action Problem Helps Explain Why

question 237

Multiple Choice

The so-called collective action problem helps explain why

• A) minorities always bear the costs of programs voted for by the majority.
• B) businesses often find it difficult when they have to deal with a labor union.
• C) it is hard for the government to discern the true preferences of everyone in society.
• D) special-interest groups could have the costs of their narrowly focused programs be paid for by the general taxpayers.

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