CFA Practice Question
Patents do all of the following except ______
II. increase research and development.
III. increase quantity produced above its competitive level.
IV. raise market price above its competitive level.
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.
Correct Answer: III
Patents create monopolies that maximize profits by reducing output below its competitive level.
User Contributed Comments 2
| User | Comment |
|---|---|
| johntan1979 | Absence of patents discourages R&D and slows innovation. |
| choas69 | CFA passing guide: 1- make a mistake. 2- Learn 3- dont do the mistake in the exam. 4- pass. |