Question

Why does the government sometimes give monopoly power to a company by issuing a patent?

Answer 1

Answer:

D: the company can then profit from their research without competition.

Explanation:

 A patent is an exclusive right issued by the government to a company, which means that only this company with the patent has the privilege to exploit the invention commercially, and, in the case of any other company intends to make, use, sell, import or export, or  have any purpose commercially relating to the invention, it is only be possible if the patent's owner consents.

Answer 2

D. The company can then profit from their research without competition.