Attempts by Special-Interest Groups to Gain Favorable Treatment from Government

question 114

Multiple Choice

Attempts by special-interest groups to gain favorable treatment from government are called

• A)utility maximizing
• B)profit seeking
• C)rent seeking
• D)profit maximizing
• E)rent minimizing

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