Microsoft, which produces very popular Windows software, owns the copyright for its products. Microsoft has a(n) ____ for these products.
A) monopoly
B) oligopoly
C) natural monopoly
D) limited monopoly
E) illegal monopoly

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Microsoft has a limited monopoly, meaning that they have exclusive control over the production and distribution of their software for a limited period of time (usually 20 years) before others are able to create and sell similar products. This is granted by the government in order to incentivize innovation and creative works.

Microsoft, Which Produces Very Popular Windows Software, Owns the Copyright