Collective action problems: Difference between revisions

Note, there is a significant and intriguing question of if and to what degree individuals in the poliy ''would ''personally benefit from greater development, or ''believe ''they would, or publicly admit that they believe so.  The well-established [[Homevoter_hypothesis|homevoter hypothesis]] holds that the homeowning voters who predominate in most local political bodies are generally have, or believe themselves to have, a self interest in restricting housing -- to reduce demands on local amenities, avoid nuisances, and to help sustain and increase property values by restricting supply.