PATENTS
SUBSIDY
CONTRACTS
PROPERTY TAXES
COPYRIGHTS
INCENTIVES
protect intellectual property such as printed works, film, and music
paid by owners of property to pay for important community services like fire/police, trash pick up, and schools
a legally binding agreement that is voluntary and protects both parties
a government payment that helps support a business
a reward or punishment to motivate economic behavior
protects intellectual property like inventions and new technology
