You are the CEO of a powerful agriculture company that specializes in hybrid corn production. There is currently a proposed law in the state legislature that will require farmers to cull their yields by 20 percent so that they can grow soybeans
As a member of an interest group that would very much like to maintain the status quo, which of the following actions are you likely to take?
a. You hire a well-respected lobbying firm to convince members of the legislature to reject the proposed soybean bill.
b. You call leaders of an opposition social movement and consider compromising your interests on this issue.
c. You do nothing and decide to ride out the vote.
d. You consider the arguments made by the other side and change your mind.
a
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a. true b. false
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