What conditions will such a policy be welfare enhancing

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Monopoly rights in research. Suppose that the government maintains the monopoly position of industry leaders by precluding research by outsiders. Under what conditions will such a policy be welfare enhancing?

What problems would arise in practice in the pursuit of this kind of policy?

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