Theory of collective action
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
N/A
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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