Political entrepreneurs bear the organization costs of a group because doing so may provide them with certain __________ benefits.

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Selective benefits are benefits that are available only to members of a group, and not to the general public. Political entrepreneurs may bear the organization costs of a group in order to gain access to these selective benefits, such as access to political leaders or insider information. Public benefits (A) are available to the general public and not specific to a particular group. Material benefits (B) refer to tangible rewards such as salary or bonuses, which are typically not associated with political entrepreneurship. Informational benefits (D) are typically available to anyone with access to information, and are not selective. Ideological benefits (E) refer to benefits associated with shared values or beliefs, but these are also typically available to anyone who shares those beliefs and are not specific to a particular group.

Political Entrepreneurs Bear the Organization Costs of a Group Because