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Theory of collective action

Acronym

TCA (?)

Alternate name(s)

Main dependent construct(s)/factor(s)

Main independent construct(s)/factor(s)

Concise description of theory

The economic theory of collective action is concerned with the provision of public goods (and other collective consumption) through the collaboration of two or more individuals, and the impact of externalities on group behavior. It is more commonly referred to as Public Choice. Mancur Olson's 1965 book The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups, is an important early analysis of the problems of public good cost.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_action

Diagram/schematic of theory

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Originating author(s)

Mancur Olson

Seminal articles

Originating area

Sociology, Economics, Political Science

Level of analysis

IS articles that use the theory

Links from this theory to other theories

External links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_action, Wikipedia entry on TCA

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 == Concise description of theory ==
-Critical researchers assume that social reality is historically constituted and that it is produced and reproduced by people. Although people can consciously act to change their social and economic circumstances, critical researchers recognize that their ability to do so is constrained by various forms of social, cultural and political domination. The main task of critical research is seen as being one of social critique, whereby the restrictive and alienating conditions of the status quo are brought to light. Critical research focuses on the oppositions, conflicts and contradictions in contemporary society, and seeks to be emancipatory i.e. it should help to eliminate the causes of alienation and domination.
+The economic theory of collective action is concerned with the provision of public goods (and other collective consumption) through the collaboration of two or more individuals, and the impact of externalities on group behavior. It is more commonly referred to as Public Choice. Mancur Olson's 1965 book The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups, is an important early analysis of the problems of public good cost.
-Source: http://www.qual.auckland.ac.nz/
+Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_action
 == Diagram/schematic of theory ==
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