Microeconomics
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ISBN: 9781260507041
Author: Colander, David
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Monopolies and patents in the economy.
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If patents reduce competition, why does the federal government grant them?
The federal government grants patents
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to increase the number of close substitutes available.
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to prevent network externalities.
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to create natural monopolies.
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to encourage firms to collude.
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to encourage firms to spend money on research to create new products.
Which two kinds of monopolies exist? Which is more economically efficient? Why?
How do patents and economies of scale can cause monopolies to form?
Give a third possible reason for monopoly
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- Why does the government regulate natural monopoliesarrow_forwardA patent effectively allows a firm to operate as a monopoly while the patent is in effect. Some people argue that the market power created by patents harms consumers and shouldn't be granted. Others argue that patents are needed to encourage research and innovation. You can read the article from Forbes to learn more about the history and policy surrounding patents. Classify the arguments below as either arguments for patents or arguments against patents. Arguments For Patents Arguments Against Patents Answer Bank prevents free-riding encourages higher prices for consumers prevents competition in the market research results in a positive externality for society leads to an ineffient level of productionarrow_forwardHow do monopolies maximize profit? How is that (and how is it not) different from a perfectly competitive firm's profit-maximizing behavior?arrow_forward
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