To better feed his army, Napoleon established a technology prize that led to the development of canning in 1809. Napoleon required the inventor-Nicolas Francois Appert-to publish the method. Napoleon's reign as Emperor ended after his defeat at Waterloo, a defeat which might not have been so decisive had canned food not made its way to the enemies' mouths. By demanding Appert publish his method, what did Napoleon force Appert to give up?
A) a monopoly
B) consumer surplus
C) deadweight loss
D) economies of scale

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By requiring Appert to publish his method, Napoleon ensured that the knowledge and technology behind canning became widely available, preventing Appert from establishing a monopoly on the technology.

To Better Feed His Army, Napoleon Established a Technology Prize