Concentrated Benefits
Taxpayers
3,000
Farmers
12
Ratio
250 : 1
The Numbers
For every 1 farmer receiving subsidies, there are 30,000 taxpayers funding it. We're showing 250:1 here.
The Stakes
Each taxpayer loses $0.33. Each farmer gains $10,000. Who's going to show up and fight?
The Result
The tiny group's influence circle dwarfs the majority. Concentrated interests beat diffuse majorities.