That successful lobbying efforts by consumer groups benefits all consumers, and not just group members, is an example of

A) interest group liberalism.
B) electioneering.
C) lobbying.
D) a free-rider problem.
E) Olson?s Law of Large Groups.


Answer: D) a free-rider problem.

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