Author Question: Why does the rational person refuse to contribute to a group that seeks to act in his or her ... (Read 71 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Why does the rational person refuse to contribute to a group that seeks to act in his or her interest?

a. Rational people know that the impact of organized power is often exaggerated.
b. Rational people know that interest group funds are often mismanaged, lost, or stolen.
c. Rational people know that a single contribution will make no difference, and that noncontributors will benefit as much as contributors if the group succeeds.
d. Rational people know that interest groups rarely seek the objectives they say they are seeking.

Question 2

What is a free-rider?

a. A person who contributes to a large number of interest groups
b. A person who enjoys a groups benefits without contributing to it
c. A person who is allowed to join an interest group for free
d. An interest group with special access to government officials