Attempts by Professional Lobbyists in Ottawa to Influence the Government's

question 55

Multiple Choice

Attempts by professional lobbyists in Ottawa to influence the government's subsidy to the shipbuilding industry,even when such a subsidy is not in the national interest,represents

• A)an inefficient public choice.
• B)the government acting like a monopolist.
• C)rent seeking.
• D)an externality.
• E)asymmetric information.

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