The appeal to government for special benefits at taxpayers' or someone else's expense is called the paradox of voting.

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The appeal to government for special benefits at taxpayers' or someone else's expense is called rent-seeking, not the paradox of voting. The paradox of voting refers to the observation that for a rational, self-interested voter, the costs of voting will normally exceed the expected benefits.

The Appeal to Government for Special Benefits at Taxpayers' or Someone