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When did Mancur Olson die?
Mancur Olson died on 1998-02-19.
When was Mancur Olson born?
Mancur Olson was born on 1932-01-22.
What has the author John H Mancur written?
John H. Mancur has written: 'The deserter'
What is Olson's law of large groups?
Advanced by Mancur Olson, a principle stating that "the larger the group, the further it will fall short of providing an optimal amount of collective good."
What has the author John Henry Mancur written?
John Henry Mancur has written: 'Jasper Crowe' -- subject(s): Fiction, History
Did Mancur Olson believe groups exercise too much power in the American system?
yes
What is a stationary bandit?
Mancur Olson felt that a stationary bandit was a government "tyrant" who has an incentive to encourage economic success as he or she plans to stay in power for a long time.
How does the free-rider problem fit into Olson's scheme?
The free-rider problem is central to Mancur Olson's theory of collective action, which posits that individuals in large groups may benefit from a public good without contributing to its cost. Olson argues that when individuals can enjoy the benefits of a good or service without paying for it, they have little incentive to contribute, leading to under-provision of the good. This phenomenon is particularly pronounced in large groups, where personal contributions become less noticeable. Consequently, Olson suggests that smaller or more organized groups are more effective in overcoming the free-rider problem and achieving collective goals.
