The appeal to government for special benefits at taxpayers' or someone else's expense is called:

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Rent seeking refers to the process of seeking economic benefit or rents from others without creating any economic value. This can be done by appealing to the government for special benefits, often at the expense of taxpayers or other individuals or businesses. It can take many forms, including lobbying for subsidies or tax breaks, seeking regulations that benefit a particular industry or company, or using political connections to gain special favors or privileges.

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