POLI 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Free Rider Problem, Mancur Olson, Social Movement
1 Dec 2017
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Membership in interest groups: mancur olson describes the free rider problem an individual can often enjoy the benefits of the success of an interest group whether or not that individual s a member or financial supporter. Government support for interest groups: some canadian governments have encouraged and help to finance the development of groups representing segments of the population that were largely underrepresented by well-organized interest groups. Influence potential: trade or business associations and corporations were more likely to have some success in attainting their goals than citizen groups, business interests have a privileged position from which to influence many aspect of government policy. Activities: some movements have led to the establishment of political parties, including social democratic and labour parties, nationalist parties, and green parties. News management: news management controlling and shaping the representation of information includes such techniques as issuing news releases close to news deadlines so that journalists cannot check the facts or obtain critical comments.
