Why are authors allowed to be monopolists in the sale of their books
A)in order to encourage authors to write more and better books
B)in order to correct for the negative externalities that the Internet and television impose
C)in order to satisfy literary advocacy groups that exercise their lobbying power
D)in order to promote a society in which people think for themselves and learn from whichever books they please

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Allowing authors to have a monopoly on the sale of their books incentivizes them to produce more and higher quality works, ultimately benefiting society as a whole through increased access to books and ideas.

Why Are Authors Allowed to Be Monopolists in the Sale