As It Relates to R&D, the Imitation Problem Is That

question 73

Multiple Choice

As it relates to R&D, the imitation problem is that

• A)patents, copyrights, and trademarks hinder imitation and thus limit economically desirable diffusion.
• B)brand names create entry barriers for would-be competitors.
• C)diffusion of innovation occurs more slowly than is desirable from society's perspective.
• D)a firm's rivals may be able to copy its new product or process innovation, reducing the original firm's return on R&D.

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