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1. n. (economics) the theory that a person or firm seeks to make money by manipulating the economic environment rather than by making a profit through production or trade Source: wordnet

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economic economics environment firm making manipulating money person production profit rather seeks theory trade

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rent-a-car rent-a-mobs rent-collectors rent-free rent-rebate rent-roll

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