When the Awarding of a Prize Is Based on a Socially

question 89

Multiple Choice

When the awarding of a prize is based on a socially unproductive activity,the result is

• A)rent-seeking.
• B)the winner's curse.
• C)logrolling.
• D)crowding out.

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