According to economists, patents are justified in some instances because firms need to have an incentive to do research and development. But there is a tradeoff between patents and innovation.Generally patents are most likely to infringe on innovation Multiple Cholce of simple, easy-to-copy products. for products that incorporate many different technologies Into a single product. when there is government intervention. when they cause creative destruction. in the pharmaceutical Industry.

James has been working as a Mechanical Engineer ever since he graduated five years ago. Two years ago, he bought and financed a new $25,000 Jeep Compass and still owes $15,750 on his car loan. He has never been late with a car payment. James has one major credit card, with a $1,000 limit. He has had it since his senior year of college and was two months late with a payment one time during that first year. He is currently carrying a balance of $600 on this card. In the last year, James applied for six store credit cards at places that he shops a lot so that he can earn points and get discounts. He carries no balances Part 1: Calculate James’ credit score. Recalculate his credit score if he had not opened the six store credit cards.   Part 2: James is tired of paying rent and would like to purchase a condo so that he can start building equity in his home. He is looking for a 30-year mortgage to purchase a $240,000 condo. What interest rate does James qualify for on a mortgage with his…

Susan has a choice between two perpetuities payable at the beginning of every month. The first pays $100 today and increases by 1% every month. The second pays $100 today and increases by $X every month. These two annuities are equally valuable at i= 20%. Find X.

Dana was dating Wade, a wealthy real estate entrepreneur. Wade was much older than Dana and knew he needed to offer something “special” to make her stay. Wade told Dana that if she continued dating him, he would pay her $10,000 a month. Wade paid Dana for two years when suddenly, for no apparent reason, he stopped the monthly payments. Dana stayed with Wade for another six months, but decided enough was enough and left. She wanted the $60,000 she was owed for the six months; Wade refused to pay her. Is Dana entitled to the $60,000?