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Basic Question 1 of 22

Patents do all of the following except ______

I. generate monopoly profits.
II. increase research and development.
III. increase quantity produced above its competitive level.
IV. raise market price above its competitive level.

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johntan1979 Absence of patents discourages R&D and slows innovation.
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe characteristics of perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and pure monopoly

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 1.