A firm engaging in rent seeking activity

A) is breaking the law.
B) is willing to spend up to the gain in producer surplus.
C) is irrational.
D) increases societal gain.


B

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a. All virtual currencies are electronic, and all electronic currencies are virtual. b. Virtual money is, by definition, legal tender. c. It is possible for virtual money to be (at the same time) a unit of account, store of value, and medium of exchange. d. Virtual currencies are highly regulated.

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If the productivity of capital rises, its MPP will _____ and its MRP will _____.

A. rise; rise B. fall; fall C. rise; fall D. fall; rise

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