The So-Called Collective Action Problem Helps Explain Why

The so-called collective action problem helps explain why

A) minorities always bear the costs of programs voted for by the majority.
B) businesses often find it difficult when they have to deal with a labor union.
C) it is hard for the government to discern the true preferences of everyone in society.
D) special-interest groups could have the costs of their narrowly focused programs be paid for by the general taxpayers.