Because Firms Can Free Ride on the Research and Development

question 163

Multiple Choice

Because firms can free ride on the research and development of other firms

• A)firms choose a level of research and development where the marginal cost of research is equal to the economy's marginal return of research.
• B)firms choose a level of research and development where the marginal cost of research is above the economy's marginal return of research.
• C)firms choose a level of research and development where the marginal cost of research is below the economy's marginal return of research.
• D)firms choose a level of research and development where the marginal cost of research is below the individual firm's marginal return of research.

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