Patents and Copyrights Can

question 168

Multiple Choice

Patents and copyrights can:

• A) create strong incentives to develop new products.
• B) provide heavy competition in markets.
• C) never lead to deadweight loss.
• D) assure firms that their products will make a profit.
• E) be considered natural barriers.

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