Mechanism of Special Interest Influence
Explain how a policy that provides a large, concentrated benefit to a small group but imposes a small, widely dispersed cost on the general population can often be successfully passed into law. In your answer, describe the differing incentives and likely behaviors of both the beneficiary group and the general public.
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