The more inelastic the demand for agricultural output, the stronger the incentive for farmers to engage in rent-seeking activities.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

The more inelastic the demand, the greater the loss of revenue resulting from an increase in supply. The incentive for rent seeking is to avoid this loss of revenue.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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