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Trends of Rent-seeking Theory

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The article discusses the origin and development of the rent-seeking theory. The interim results of the rent-seeking theory are summarized. The main trends in the rent-seeking theory development are presented in modern conditions.

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  • Latkov, Andrey, 2014. "Trends of Rent-seeking Theory," MPRA Paper 62864, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Rent-seeking; “Virginian School”; criticism; inputs; outputs; effects; trends;
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    JEL classification:

    • D33 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Factor Income Distribution
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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