Attempts by Professional Lobbyists in Ottawa to Influence the Government's

question 84

Multiple Choice

Attempts by professional lobbyists in Ottawa to influence the government's subsidy to the shipbuilding industry,even when such a subsidy is not in the national interest,represents

• A)the government acting like a monopolist.
• B)an inefficient public choice.
• C)asymmetric information.
• D)rent seeking.
• E)an externality.

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