Which of the Following Mechanisms Will Increase the Rate of Return

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mechanisms will increase the rate of return that can be earned by inventors of new technology?

• A) intellectual property rights
• B) government research and development grants
• C) cooperative research ventures between companies
• D) patents, copyrights, and each of the above

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