E6

1) Collective Good - something of value that cannot be withheld from a group member

Free-Rider Problem - the problem faced by unions and other groups when people do not join because they can benefit from the group's activities without officially joining

Selective Benefits - goods that that a group can restrict to those who are official, due-paying members

2) Americans for Tree-Hugging

To promote the act of tree-hugging across the country and to promote the interests of those who engage in tree-hugging.

The potential group includes all those who hug trees or who are interested in one day hugging trees.

Collective good might be the relaxation and stress relief found from hugging tress. It could also be the encouragement of the love of nature that comes from a proximity with trees.

Selective benefits include our in depth data base of the choicest hugging trees across the country. It also allows access to group tree-hugging sessions.

Americans for Tree Hugging will send lobbyists to Washington to promote tree-hugging friendly policies. AFTH will also nominate candidates for office and attempt to get them elected.