Efforts by corporate lobbyists to obtain a license that would give a firm a monopoly over the making of a product would be an example of:

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Rent-seeking is the act of seeking special treatment or privileges from the government to gain economic benefits or advantages over competitors. This can include obtaining a government-granted monopoly or license, which would limit competition and give the firm control over the market. Corporate lobbyists may engage in rent-seeking activities to further the interests of their firms, often at the expense of consumers and other competitors. Price discrimination, X-efficiency, and network effects do not apply in this scenario.

Efforts by Corporate Lobbyists to Obtain a License That Would