Barriers to entry might include all of the following EXCEPT
A) patents and copyrights.
B) ownership of essential resources.
C) government franchise.
D) positive economic profits.

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Positive economic profits are not a barrier to entry, but rather an incentive for potential competitors to enter the market. The other options listed (patents and copyrights, ownership of essential resources, and government franchise) are all barriers to entry that can make it difficult for new firms to compete with existing ones.

Barriers to Entry Might Include All of the Following EXCEPT