All of the following might be considered rent-seeking behavior by firms,except one.Which is the exception?
A)bribes to government officials
B)money spent on lobbying government officials
C)advertisements describing the firm's position on an issue under legislative review
D)money spent on advertising for new products
E)time spent testifying before state and federal committees

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Advertising for new products does not involve seeking special privileges or preferential treatment from the government, which is the core characteristic of rent-seeking behavior.

All of the Following Might Be Considered Rent-Seeking Behavior by Firms,except