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POLS Test 1 (65 Cards)

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What is the collective action and what is it's benefit?  Give an example.
Collective action is when multiple parties work together with a common goal.  They all benefit by achieving something that could not be done on their own. 

However, Collective action often comes with costs.  Costs can be shared though; for example tax payers pay for roads.

Examples:
-Police
-Judicial System
-taxing
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Author: Trixdawabbit
Main topic: Politics
Topic: General
School / Univ.: UGA
City: Athens
Published: 03.03.2010
Tags: Professor Haynes POLS Test 1
 
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