Why Do Copyrights Expire After a Set Period of Time

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Multiple Choice

Why do copyrights expire after a set period of time?

• A) so that creative industries will operate as efficiently as possible
• B) to provide an incentive for artists and other creators of original work
• C) to ensure that creative activity gets the publicity it deserves
• D) so that in the long run,creative works are readily and cheaply available
• E) to help writers and musicians become price makers

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