The pursuit through government of a "transfer of wealth" at someone else's expense refers to:

A) logrolling.
B) rent-seeking behavior.
C) the paradox of voting.
D) the median-voter model.

Rent-seeking Behavior

Activities aimed at gaining economic benefits through manipulative or exploitative means, without contributing to productivity, typically by influencing government policies or regulations.

Transfer of Wealth

The movement of financial assets or resources from one individual, group, or area to another, often influenced by policies or events.

Logrolling

A practice in politics where two or more parties agree to vote for each other’s proposed legislations or interests, even if they are not in mutual support of the policies involved.