How does having a patent give a company a monopoly? A. A patent is a contract issued by a local authority that gives a single firm the right to sell its goods within an exclusive market. B. A patent gives firms the right to operate a business, especially where scarce resources are involved. C. A patent gives a company exclusive rights to sell a new good or service for a period of time. D. A patent allows the companies in an industry to restrict the number of firms in a

6carla would like to buy a dress, a dresser for her bedroom, and a home theater system. she has one month's worth of living expenses in her emergency fund. carla decides to save for the home theater system. did carla make the right decision? why or why not? a. yes; her emergency fund is full and the other items will probably be less expensive. b. yes; she could save more for her emergency fund, but the home theater will be harder to save for. c. no; she should save more for her emergency fund because she has saved less than the recommended amount. d. no; she should have bought the dress and dresser first because she could afford them right away. reset next