Talk:Tullock paradox

Has perhaps the obvious been overlooked here, and that is that most donations or investments intended to influence policy are actually made to parties or individuals with a pre-existing aligned ideology or intention. This being the case, then a large multiplier would be expected. Furthermore, those politicians that are susceptible and/or already ideologically aligned are probably already working toward the rent-seeker's advantage. Hence, as in any market system, the rent-seeker only spends what is necessary, and I suspect focuses most resources when the conditions are fertile. Thus I do not see a paradox, just a market mechanism.

Regards MCG65