What is another word for rent-seeking?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛntsˈiːkɪŋ] (IPA) 
Rent-seeking is a term used to describe a type of behavior in which individuals or organizations seek to gain undue advantage through manipulation or exploitation of the economic or political system. There are several synonyms for the term rent-seeking, such as parasitism, profiteering, graft, extortion, and corruption. Parasitism refers to an organism that feeds off another without benefitting it, which is similar to rent-seeking where individual or organization takes advantage of the system for their own benefit. Profiteering suggests that the person is not delivering value, but they are making large profits. Graft refers to a bribe or illegal payment in return for a favor. Extortion is characterized by the use of force or threats to extract concessions, while corruption refers to the abuse of power for personal gain.
