Ordinarily, Governments Attempt to Promote Competition in Markets

question 274

Multiple Choice

Ordinarily, governments attempt to promote competition in markets.Why do governments use patents to block entry into some markets when this prohibits competition?

• A)Patents encourage firms to spend money on research necessary to create new products.
• B)Politicians sometimes succumb to pressure from lobbyists to grant favors to businesses for political reasons.
• C)Patents are an important source of government revenue.
• D)Patents are justified because they are an important means for creating network externalities.

Identify and describe various heat and cold therapies used in medical treatment.

Recognize different forms of physical therapy and their applications in patient recovery.

Understand the importance and methods of assessing patient mobility.

Gain knowledge on the use of different mobility aids and their specific uses.

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