The article discusses the origin and development of the rent-seeking theory. The interim results of the rent-seeking theory are summarized. The main trends in the rent-seeking theory development are presented in modern conditions.

The article discusses the origin and development of the rent-seeking theory. The interim results of the rent-seeking theory are summarized. The main trends in the rent-seeking theory development are presented in modern conditions.

The perspective directions of rent-seeking phenomenon research are allocated in the article. The algorithm of rent-seeking system research is offered. rent-focused behavior and rent-seeking strategies are differenced in the text. The special attention is paid to definition of medium-term and...