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source The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups Mancur Olson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Logic_of_Collective_Action 1965-01-01 cultural-dynamics book processed clay 2026-03-08
collective action fails by default because rational individuals free-ride on group efforts when they cannot be excluded from benefits regardless of contribution
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The Logic of Collective Action

Canonical political economy text establishing that rational self-interest leads to collective action failure in large groups. Foundational for mechanism design, governance theory, and coordination infrastructure analysis.