Why Are Too Few Resources Generally Devoted to Research in New

question 82

Multiple Choice

Why are too few resources generally devoted to research in new technologies in developing countries

• A)New technologies cannot be patented.
• B)Government research grants are not easily obtainable.
• C)Negative externalities are created from some research.
• D)Inventors cannot capture the full benefits of their inventions.

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