Although patents are a ________, they also provide ________.

A. barrier to entry; for free entry of new firms
B. collusive agreement; for free entry of new firms
C. collusive agreement; an incentive for invention and innovation
D. barrier to entry; an incentive for invention and innovation

Answer: D

Economics

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What will be an ideal response?

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