An Example of a Government-Imposed Barrier to Entry Gives a Firm

question 169

Multiple Choice

An example of a government-imposed barrier to entry gives a firm the exclusive right to a new product for a period of 20 years from the date the product is invented.This entry barrier is known as

• A)a copyright.
• B)a patent.
• C)an exclusive marketing agreement.
• D)a tariff.

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Definitions:

Disharmony

A state of conflict or disconnection among elements that are meant to work together, often leading to dysfunction or imbalance.

Yin/Yang Theory

A fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy and culture, describing how opposite or contrary forces are interconnected and complementary in the natural world.

Tao

A fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy and religion, usually translated as "the Way," denoting the natural order or a principle that is the source of everything.

Assimilation

The process of integrating new information into existing cognitive structures or knowledge.