Logic of Collective Action Public Goods and the Theory of Groups, with a New Preface and Appendix

Name: Logic of Collective Action Public Goods and the Theory of Groups, with a New Preface and Appendix
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ISBN: 9780674537514

ISBN-10: 0674537513

ISBN-13: 9780674537514

Edition: 1971

Authors: Mancur Olson, Mancur Olson

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This book develops an original theory of group and organizational behavior that cuts across disciplinary lines and illustrates the theory with empirical and historical studies of particular organizations. Applying economic analysis to the subjects of the political scientist, sociologist, and economist, Mr. Olson examines the extent to which the individuals that share a common interest find it in their individual interest to bear the costs of the organizational effort. The theory shows that most organizations produce what the economist calls "public goods"--goods or services that are available to every member, whether or not he has borne any of the costs of providing them. Economists have…

Book details

List price: $34.50
Copyright year: 1971
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication date: 1/1/1971
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 198
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.54" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English

Mancur Olson was Distinguished Professor of economics at the University of Maryland and Founder and Principal Investigator of the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector (IRIS), also based at the University of Maryland. Satu Kahkonen is Associate Director of IRIS.



Acknowledgments


Introduction: Persuasion



Against Rhetoric



The Rhetoric against Rhetoric: Hobbes



Persuading without Convincing: Rousseau



The Sovereignty of Scholars: Kant



For Rhetoric



Drawing upon Judgment: Aristotle



Conviction and Controversy: Cicero



Persuasion and Deliberation


Notes


Bibliography


Index