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Chapter 5, Problem 2P
Sub part (a):
To determine
The special interest and the collective action problem.
Sub part (b):
To determine
The special interest and the collective action problem.
Sub part (c):
To determine
The special interest and the collective action problem.
Sub part (d):
To determine
The special interest and the collective action problem.
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