Which of the following is an example of the free-rider (or collective action) problem?
a. an elected official accepting bribes from an interest group
b. an elected official relying on information from lobbyists
c. an environmental group struggling to raise funds for a "clean air" campaign
d. an environmental group disagreeing on what policy goals to pursue
e. a political action committee contributing to candidates from both major political parties
c
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Which of the following best describes the political economy of Nigeria?
a. a failed state b. an economic tiger c. a BRIC nation d. a fragile state
The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts
a. free rider b. pluralist c. collective good d. group coordination e. group formation
The Open Meetings and Public Information Acts __________.
A. allow reporters to watch over many of the actions and decisions of government officials B. are typically opposed by media organizations because it makes their jobs more challenging C. help guide public policy by generating public interest in specific issues D. permit most formal actions of state government to be conducted in private
A Social Security recipient's buying power is reduced as a result of inflation, so he or she tries to save money by buying cheaper alternatives to normal purchases. President Obama encouraged factoring this example of _____ into the cost of living adjustment
A) welfare assistance B) ?traditional CPI C) ?the Social Security Trust Fund D) ?chained CPI E) ?the poverty level