When a Rent-Seeking Equilibrium Is Reached,the

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Multiple Choice

When a rent-seeking equilibrium is reached,the

• A) economic profit is maximized.
• B) economic profit is eliminated by legislation.
• C) economic profit is eliminated.
• D) consumer surplus is greater than without rent seeking.
• E) consumer surplus is eliminated.

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