Suppose a New Vaccine for Lyme Disease Is Developed by Merck

question 79

Multiple Choice

Suppose a new vaccine for Lyme disease is developed by Merck, a large drug company. Which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) Merck will apply for a patent on the vaccine that grants it the monopoly rights to the vaccine for many years.
• B) Merck will not tell anyone about its discovery though it will sell the vaccine.
• C) Other firms will quickly copy the formula making the market for the vaccine competitive.
• D) Merck will have a monopoly on this vaccine because of economies of scale.

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