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1.7.8: Review Questions
Opening the book…
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In what ways do company investments in research and development create positive externalities?
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Will the demand for borrowing and investing in R&D be higher or lower if there are no external benefits?
11.
Why might private markets tend to provide too few incentives for the development of new technology?
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What can government do to encourage the development of new technology?
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What are the two key characteristics of public goods?
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Name two public goods and explain why they are public goods.
15.
What is the free rider problem?
16.
Explain why the federal government funds national defense.
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