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The logic of collective action :public goods and the theory ofgroups

Mancur Olson
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The article was published on 1971-01-01 and is currently open access. It has received 6455 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Public good & Collective action.

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Attracting Major Sporting Events: The Role of Local Residents

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To Pay or Not to Pay: Competing Theories to Explain Individuals’ Willingness to Pay for Public Environmental Goods

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