PSC 1002 Study Guide - Final Guide: Collective Action, Transaction Cost, Prior Restraint
27 Feb 2020
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This first part of your essay should address two concepts: tragedy of the commons and the free-rider problem. Second, discuss at least two examples of collective action problems in politics and how organizations or groups seek to solve them. There are variety of possible examples related to interest groups, social movements, political participation, and many others. However, there is a temptation to portion yourself more at the expense of others: tragedy of the commons. Taking more than is reasonable of a public good by an individual assuming that it will have no impact on the greater livelihood of the good. their actions won"t make a difference. Relates to prisoners dilemma in that people often act in their own self interest, thinking: free-rider problem contribution is success of the collective effort. To withhold contribution to the group while enjoying the benefits of the collective effort.
