Many Biologic Drug Manufacturers Are Pushing for Patent Protection to Be

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Multiple Choice

Many biologic drug manufacturers are pushing for patent protection to be extended by an additional 12 years before generics are allowed to be introduced to the market.This reflects which of the following barriers to entry?

• A) Control of a key resource
• B) Network externalities
• C) Entry blocked by government action
• D) Economies of scale creating a natural monopoly

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