Which of the Following Is Descriptive of Rent-Seeking

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is descriptive of rent-seeking?

• A)A domestic company hires a lobbyist to go to Washington, D.C.and try to influence legislators to impose tariffs on Brazilian (imported) goods that compete with the good it produces.
• B)Company X hires an accountant to work for it.
• C)Jill pays her apartment rent a few days late each month and usually ends up having to pay a late fee.
• D)This year Bob earned a large profit from the small business he owns and operates.
• E)b and d

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