One general characteristic of collective action problems is that
A) no individual has any incentive to act in the best interest of the group.
B) groups are forced to act in the best interest of every individual.
C) private incentives are usually aligned with social goals.
D) individuals usually have the power to solve the problem through individual action.

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Collective action problems arise when individuals have incentives that are not aligned with the best interest of the group as a whole, leading to situations where individual rational actions lead to a collectively suboptimal outcome.

One General Characteristic of Collective Action Problems Is That