Rachel, a large pineapple producer in Hawaii, lobbies Congress to limit imports of pineapples in order to be able to sell her pineapples at a higher price and greatly increase her income. This possible source of income inequality is due to

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Rachel's actions are an example of rent seeking, which involves seeking to increase one's share of existing wealth without creating new wealth. In this case, Rachel is attempting to influence government policy to limit competition and increase her profits, rather than by increasing productivity or creating better products.

Rachel, a Large Pineapple Producer in Hawaii, Lobbies Congress to Limit