Rent Seeking

question 30

Multiple Choice

Rent seeking

• A) is desired by consumers.
• B) is not a type of competition.
• C) is a type of competition that leads to a market price and output.
• D) is a type of competition that leads to an undesirable outcome.
• E) occurs when resources are used to deregulate a market through the political process.

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Definitions:

Capitalize

The accounting practice of recording a cost or expense on the balance sheet for the purposes of delaying full recognition of the expense over time through depreciation or amortization.

Depreciate

To allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decline in the asset's value due to use and wear and tear.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance, position, and cash flows of a business over a specific period of time.

Endowment Contribution

A donation made to an institution or organization with the stipulation that it be invested and the principal remain intact, while the investment income can be used for organizational purposes.