Rent seeking occurs when individuals or firms gain wealth without contributing to society, often through lobbying, regulations, or monopolistic practices. It redirects resources from productive activities to political manipulation, benefiting insiders at the expense of consumers and competitors. While profitable for the seeker, it distorts markets and reduces economic efficiency, ultimately harming broader growth and innovation.
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