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Question

A pharmaceutical company has developed a new drug and obtained a patent. How does this patent affect the company's market power?

Accepted Answer

It increases the company's market power by preventing competitors from producing the drug.

Answer

It only affects the company's market power if the drug is sold internationally.

Answer

It decreases the company's market power by allowing competitors to produce the drug.

Answer

It has no effect on the company's market power.