"Tullock paradox" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Described by Gordon Tullock. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tullock paradox
  1. (economics) The apparent paradox that a rent seeker wanting political favours can bribe politicians at a cost much lower than the value of the favour to the rent seeker. Wikipedia link: Gordon Tullock, Tullock paradox Categories (topical): Economics Translations (paradox): 圖洛克悖論 (Chinese Mandarin), 图洛克悖论 (Túluòkè bèilùn) (Chinese Mandarin), Tullockin paradoksi (Finnish)

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