An Example of a Government-Imposed Barrier to Entry Gives a Firm

question 169

Multiple Choice

An example of a government-imposed barrier to entry gives a firm the exclusive right to a new product for a period of 20 years from the date the product is invented.This entry barrier is known as

• A)a copyright.
• B)a patent.
• C)an exclusive marketing agreement.
• D)a tariff.

Grasp the understanding of rent theory and its implications on economics and policy.

Learn how interest rates affect the present value of future money.

Identify factors that influence the supply and demand for land.

Comprehend the concept of economic rent and its applicability to various resources.

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