Which of the Following Would Tend to Encourage More Innovation

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would tend to encourage more innovation in the United States?

• A) Stricter enforcement of the patent laws.
• B) A limit on the number of scientists and engineers from other nations who are allowed to work in the United States.
• C) Government restrictions on the amount of risk venture capital firms are allowed to take.
• D) Protection of manufacturing industries through tariffs and other trade barriers.

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