One Benefit of the Patent System Is That It Encourages

question 116

True/False

One benefit of the patent system is that it encourages the production of technical knowledge.

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Definitions:

Investment

The allocation of resources (money, effort, time) into assets with the expectation of earning a profit.

GDP

A country's economic activity is measured by its Gross Domestic Product, which aggregates the total value of goods and services made during a particular time.

Net Investment

The total amount spent on new capital assets minus the depreciation on existing capital assets.

Gross Investment

The total amount of investment in the economy, including investments in the replacement and acquisition of capital assets before accounting for depreciation.