Logic of Collective Action reading guide

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Logic of Collective Action reading guide What does it mean to say someone is a “rational actor”? - A decision-maker who selects an option based on calculated expected benefits. When Olsen refers to “a celebrated ‘group theory’”, what is he referring to? - Groups will act when necessary to further their common or group goals What does that “group theory” say about the behavior of groups that follows logically from the premise of individual rationality? - Acts to serve their interest, presumably, are based upon the assumption that the individuals in the group act to serve their interests. What conditions must be present if a group is going to pursue its rational self-interest? - It would not be very likely that collectively they would seek some selfish common or group objective. What is the paradox that Olsen argues it True? - Any group of individuals attempting to provide a public good has difficulty doing so efficiently.

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