Patents Allow a Firm to Enjoy a Monopoly, Thus Increasing

question 132

Multiple Choice

Patents allow a firm to enjoy a monopoly, thus increasing the incentive to:

• A) imitate their competitors.
• B) decrease capital investment.
• C) rely on government scientists and engineers.
• D) research and develop new products.

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