Which of the Following Best Explains the Growing Number of Research

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the growing number of research and development alliances?

• A) laws regarding intellectual property rights
• B) expansion among emerging economies
• C) decreasing costs of high technology
• D) rapid technological changes

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Definitions:

Criminal Behaviour

Actions that violate laws or social norms and are subject to legal sanctions or disapproval.

Stigmatization

The act of attaching negative labels or stereotypes to individuals or groups, leading to discrimination or social exclusion.

Deviant

an individual whose behavior diverges from the accepted standards of society, which can invoke negative or positive responses.

Legalization

The process of making something legal, which was previously illegal or regulated under law.