Suppose Canadian winemakers convince the federal government to issue a directive to serve only domestically produced wine at government functions.This would be an example of:

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This is an example of rent-seeking behavior, where Canadian winemakers are using political means to gain an advantage over their foreign competitors. They are lobbying the government to give preferential treatment to their domestic wine, in order to increase their market share and profits.

Suppose Canadian Winemakers Convince the Federal Government to Issue a Directive