Talk:Rent-seeking

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Definition: Behaviour that increases the welfare of a person or group at the expense of the welfare of others. [d] [e]

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Here are some suggestions:

First, define "economic rent", don't just link to it. The definition doesn't have to be complete or thorough, but it has to be enough to distinguish economic rent from what people pay their landlords.

Second, define some other terms, like "social surplus".

Third, your example isn't entirely clear - are the grocery stores engaging in rent-seeking behavior, or only the liquor stores?

Fourth, make clear the difference between rent-seeking and lobbying to prevent being burdened by other parties economic rents, or other interactions with the government.

Anthony Argyriou 20:04, 29 November 2008 (UTC)

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