POLI 2051 Lecture : Lecture Ch8a
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Chapter 8: definition and types of groups. Definition: any organization that seeks to influence public policy. Occupational groups roughly coincide with the private. Non-occupational groups public interests in your text, for the most part. Why do people join groups?- because they expect to get some benefit two types of benefits: Collective benefits- benefits that accrue to everyone regardless of whether they are group members or not. Selective benefits- benefits that go only to group members. The free rider problem people who receive the benefits the group has won without paying any of the costs (time or money generally). Purposive- using the appeal of the organizations stated. Material- money or other services available to members. goal to attract members: the goal of an interest group is to influence public policy. By supplying public officials with things they need. *read about what interest groups do in your text. A distinction is made between the inside game and the outside game.
