Multiple Choice
Why do governments issue patents?
A) Patents foster economies of scale.
B) Inventors have a moral right to control their inventions.
C) Patents ensure that socially beneficial goods are affordable.
D) Firms benefit from the publicity associated with patents.
E) The prospect of large profits is an incentive to innovation.
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