In economic terms, what does the word 'rent' signify?

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The income received from a production factor that has a fixed quantityThe earnings gained by the proprietor of a residential propertyThe yearly payment made by a renter for living spaceThe gains obtained by shareholders when they dispose of their shares

Explanation

'Rent' in economics refers specifically to the income generated by any factor of production that is available in a limited or fixed amount. It is not simply the payment made by tenants or profits from selling stocks.