Which of the following is not a way of increasing research and development?
A)a tax credit for research
B)eliminating patents, copyrights and trademarks
C)investing in human capital
D)improving intellectual property laws

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Eliminating patents, copyrights, and trademarks would not necessarily increase research and development. In fact, it could have the opposite effect by removing incentives for businesses and individuals to invest in R&D due to the lack of protection of their intellectual property. The other three options (tax credits for research, investing in human capital, and improving intellectual property laws) would all potentially increase R&D efforts.

Which of the Following Is Not a Way of Increasing