Public choice theory would suggest that the lobbying of Congress by farm organizations for legislation that would increase the appropriations from the U.S. government for agricultural programs is an example of

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Public choice theory suggests that individuals and groups will engage in rent-seeking behavior, which is the use of resources to influence government policy to increase their own wealth or income. In this case, farm organizations are lobbying for legislation that would increase appropriations for agricultural programs, which would benefit their own interests.

Public Choice Theory Would Suggest That the Lobbying of Congress