Lobbying and Collective Action Quiz

Someone who lobbies on behalf of their employer as part of their job is

• an in-house lobbyist

• a volunteer lobbyist

• a contract lobbyist

• a legislative liaison

How are collective goods different from private goods?

• Collective goods offer particularized benefits, while private goods are broadly distributed.

• Collective goods and private goods both offer particularized benefits.

• Collective goods and private goods both offer broadly distributed benefits.

• Collective goods offer broadly distributed benefits, while private goods offer particularized benefits.

What type of incentives appeal to someone's concern about a cause?

• solidary incentives.

• purposive incentives.

• material incentives

• negative incentives.

Which of the following is the best example of a solidary benefit?

• joining a group to be with others like you

• joining a group to obtain a monetary benefit

• joining a group because you care about a cause

• joining a group because it is a requirement of your job

What benefits do private and public interests bring to society? What are some disadvantages of private and public interests?

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What are some ways to overcome collective action problems?

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Why do some groups have an easier time overcoming collective action problems?

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What changes have occurred in the lobbying environment over the past three or four decades?

• There is more professional lobbying.

• Many interests lobby both the national government and the states.

• A fragmentation of interests has taken place.

• all the above