Which of the Following Is an Example of Rent Seeking

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of rent seeking behavior?

• A)Apple earned large profits from the development and sale of the iPhone.
• B)Amazon introduced the Kindle to compete with Sony's Digital Reader. Amazon was motivated by the desire to earn profits from the Kindle but also increased the choice of digital music players available to consumers.
• C)U.S. sugar firms convinced Congress to impose a quota on imports of sugar.
• D)Recent increases in cigarette taxes faced little opposition from voters, many of whom were rationally ignorant with respect to the tax.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, reflecting additional benefit to producers.

Tariff

A tariff is a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods, often used to protect domestic industries or to generate revenue.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both, between parties, either within an economy or between economies.

Price

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something, reflecting its value, cost of production, and market demand.