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Chapter 11 (Explaining proliferation - why are interest groups so common?…

- - - - Institutional: General Motors, etc.
      - Ideological interest groups: controversial principles like Planned Parenthood
      - Public-interest lobby: will principally benefit nonmembers. Their intent is for public good, but are usually controversial so not everyone needs to view them as "benefitting." Example is ACLU
        
        Well-known public interest group was founded by Ralph Nader. Public Interest Research Groups
- - - - Purposive incentives tend to be shaped by mood of times
      - Spotlight fades --> lose support
      - Thus, generate lots of publicity and dramatic press releases
        
        Lobbies do best when opposite political party is in power