Collective action theory, which highlights the incentives for free riding, is better at explaining why:
A) protests in Eastern Europe were rare throughout most of the cold war
B) there were massive protests across Eastern Europe in 1989

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Collective action theory explains why protests were rare due to the high incentives for individuals to free ride and avoid the costs of participating in protests, especially under repressive regimes.

Collective Action Theory, Which Highlights the Incentives for Free Riding