Collective action theory helps explain why:
A) protests in Eastern Europe were rare throughout most of the cold war.
B) there were massive protests across Eastern Europe in 1989.

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Collective action theory suggests that individuals are less likely to participate in protests if they believe their participation will not make a difference or if the costs outweigh the benefits. During most of the Cold War, the risks of protesting in Eastern Europe were high, and the perceived impact was low, leading to rare protests.

Collective Action Theory Helps Explain Why