Competition Keeps Prices Lower for Consumers

question 359

Essay

Competition keeps prices lower for consumers. So why do we have patent laws?

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Definitions:

Earnings per Share

A financial ratio that measures the amount of a company's net income that is theoretically available for payment to holders of its common stock.

Book Value per Share

The equity available to shareholders divided by the number of outstanding shares, representing a company's assets minus its liabilities on a per-share basis.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its current assets.

Acid-Test Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.