Aaron Rogers, football quarterback with the Green Bay Packers, signed a contract for roughly $100 million. Favre would be willing to play for only $100,000. An economist would argue that Favre is receiving $900,000 in wage-related rent.

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Favre is receiving $900,000 in wage-related rent because he is willing to play for only $100,000, but the market value of his services is $1 million. This means that he is receiving $900,000 more than he would be if he were paid his marginal product.

Aaron Rogers, Football Quarterback with the Green Bay Packers, Signed