Example of collective good
newsletters, conferences
What is Informational benifits
One of the reasons why poorer people are less engaged with groups (think financial)
What is being poor so the induvidual has to work and docent have time
Geoups that are trying to achieve something (like-minded induviduals)
What are Interest groups
goods, services and money
What is Material benefits
interest groups are trying to do this to the gov.
what is influence
someone who benefits from collective goods without contributing
What is Free Rider Problem?
friendship, networking and socializing
Solidary benifits
When interest groups lobby through the public
What is Grassroots lobbying
Types of people who are more likely to participate in groups (think financially)
Who are Higher income people?
pursuing a goal, serving a cause.
what is purposive benefits
face to face contact in and trying to influence the gov.
what is direct lobbying
another set of people who are more likely to join a group. (think brains)
who are People with more education?
What is the critique that says not all people are represented equally.
What is critique of pluralism
interest groups seek influence for legislation by exerting pressure on gov.
What is lobbying