A 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 production

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