(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
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rent-seeking::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | rent seeking |
| Type of | economic theory |
Examples of rent-seeking
rent-seeking
I assume this is just more of the usual rent seeking by self-interested lobbies.
From the guardian.co.uk
Early radio regulation has since become a commonly-used example of rent-seeking.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Paying stars a premium for their charisma is a textbook example of rent seeking.
From the economist.com
It is one of the clearer examples of rent seeking behavior I've ever come across.
From the economist.com
Bellino sued in August, seeking to evict Simonson and to collect his unpaid rent.
From the dailyherald.com
The fair is designed for anyone seeking to rent or own a home in Orange County.
From the newsobserver.com
Their rent-seeking proclivities do not, and so it's easier to observe the latter.
From the economist.com
Left to their own devices, politicians built a rent-seeking, corporatist state.
From the economist.com
And in an ugly manner that allows for tons of rent seeking and insider advantage.
From the economist.com
