A Patent Is an Example of

question 165

Multiple Choice

A patent is an example of

• A)how ownership of a key input creates a barrier to entry.
• B)a government-imposed barrier to entry.
• C)occupational licensing.
• D)how market failure can lead to oligopoly.

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Definitions:

Direct Transfer

A method of electronically moving funds from one account to another without the need for paper checks or cash handling.

Indirect Contact

The spread of disease through touching surfaces or objects contaminated by an infected person, instead of direct physical contact.

Pinworms

Small, parasitic worms that infect the intestines, especially in children, causing itching and discomfort around the anus.

Sterile Package

Packaging that has been treated to ensure it is free of microorganisms, used for medical instruments and supplies to maintain asepsis.