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Key differences between economic and citizens' groups

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Discuss the key differences between economic and citizens' groups. Be sure to explain at least three different kinds of each group and discuss advantages and disadvantages of each.

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This solution of 460 words defines and discusses the characteristics between economic and citizens' groups with examples, advantages and disadvantages.

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The primary difference between economic and citizens' groups is the objectives and intent of these groups. Both are part of civil society, but aim to achieve different means. Economic groups seek to consolidate power and achieve direct benefits or advantages within the marketplace. Their interaction in the political sphere is a means to their economic ends. Citizens' groups have social and political goals that are usually oriented around a specific community, thread of identity, social grouping, or political orientation. Their focus is on social, but not necessarily economic, power. Both economic and citizens' groups can have the following: dues, elected officers and set charters, and political lobbying bodies.

The following are a few types of each group.

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