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collective good
Something of value that cannot be withheld from a nonmember of a group, for example, a tax write-off or a better environment.
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economic interest group
group with the primary purpose of promoting the financial interest of its members. Ex. AFL-CIO, AMA
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free rider problem
Potential members fail to join a group because they can get the benefit, or collective good, sought by the group without contributing to the effort.
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interest groups
Organized groups that try to influence public policy
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lobbying
The activities of a group or organization that seeks to influence legislation and persuade political leaders to support the group's position
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lobbyist
Interest groups representative who seeks to influence legislation that will benefit his or her organization through political persuasion.
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patrons
Interest groups representative who seeks to influence legislation that will benefit his or her organization through political persuasion.
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political action commitees
Federally mandated, officially registered fund-raising committees that represent interest groups in the political process.
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public interest groups
Federally mandated, officially registered fund-raising committees that represent interest groups in the political process.
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