Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Rent-Seeking

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of rent-seeking behavior?

• A)competition for subsidies
• B)lobbying the government to impose tariffs on certain imported products
• C)competition for the exclusive right to import a product
• D)engaging in aggressive advertising that slams a competitor's product

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned from selling one more unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Profit-maximizing

A strategy or behavior where a firm aims to achieve the highest possible profit from its operations, considering costs, revenue, and market conditions.

Zero Economic Profit

A scenario where a firm's total revenues are exactly equal to its total costs, indicating no abnormal profit beyond the normal rate of return.