Question

In which example is government encouraging innovation?

Pollution permits are issued by the government.


A government agency constructs a dam.


Patents and copyrights are issued by the government.


Regulations require that cigarette packages advise consumers of health risks.

Answer 1

The correct answer is PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS ARE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

A government is said to be encouraging innovation if it takes special steps to encourage the citizen to be creative in their endeavors. Innovation is one of the key ingredient that a nation needs to grow and it is the responsibility of the government to promote it. By issuing patents and copyright, a government can encourage the citizen to be original in their works and to produce new things.