Rent seeking is the term given
A) to an attempt by firms to create a profitable monopoly even though resources may be wasted in the process.
B) to filing a lawsuit, which wastes resources, in the hope of obtaining monetary gain or a strategic market position.
C) to attempts by firms to obtain earnings without contributing to production.
D) All of the above are correct.
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