Rent-Seeking Refers To

question 89

Multiple Choice

Rent-seeking refers to:

• A) the costly actions that firms undertake in their attempt to receive monopoly privilege from the government.
• B) the government's attempt to limit collusive price setting by industrial groups.
• C) the ability of some landlords to charge above competitive rental rates.
• D) any illegal activity designed to increase a firm's market power.

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