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Economics

The Logic of Collective Action in Interest Group Politics

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Mancur Olson showed that the larger the group, the less likely it is to act in its common interest—because each individual's contribution has a tiny impact, and everyone benefits regardless of whether they contribute.

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Why do huge groups like taxpayers rarely organize to fight for their interests, while small industries often win costly subsidies?