When Firms Benefit from the Results of Research and Development

question 198

Multiple Choice

When firms benefit from the results of research and development they didn't pay for,we say firms

• A)are litigious.
• B)free ride.
• C)invest in knowledge capital.
• D)maintain a level playing field.

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