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RENT-SEEKING

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There is 1 meaning of the word Rent-Seeking.

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Rent-Seeking - as a noun

(economics) the theory that a person or firm seeks to make money by manipulating the economic environment rather than by making a profit through production or trade

Example Sentences

"Some politicians engage in rent-seeking behaviors to gain personal benefits."
"The lobbying industry is often associated with rent-seeking activities."
"Corruption is often a result of rent-seeking."
"Some monopolies engage in rent-seeking to maintain their market power."
"The rent-seeking behavior of certain companies led to unfair advantages over their competitors."
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