Game Theory Suggests That, in the Absence of Patents, the Privately

question 86

Multiple Choice

Game theory suggests that, in the absence of patents, the privately motivated innovation decisions of firms might lead to:

• A) too little innovation.
• B) too much innovation.
• C) the socially efficient level of innovation.
• D) None of the answers is correct.

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