The Unauthorized Use of Intellectual Property Can Severely Affect the Owners

Multiple Choice

The unauthorized use of intellectual property can severely affect the owners of that property. This practice also

A) levels the playing ground for less developing nations by eliminating years of research time.
B) accelerates innovation in that industry, as new and improved offerings enter the marketplace.
C) has a negative impact on the economy through the loss of jobs, royalties, wages, and tax revenue.
D) has a positive impact on an entire nation's cultural value system.
E) ensures that the prices to consumers are minimized as a result of increased competition.