In the early days of computers, programmers and designers started businesses in their parents' garages and worked there until they were able to sell enough of their products to move into a location of their own. Anahi and Joelle started a small software and computer hardware. They have filed for a patent on their latest invention and are working on two others. Which of the following statements is correct regarding small business and technical innovation?
A. Small firms produce two-and-a-half times as many innovations as large firms relative to the number of persons employed.
B. Small firms employ a smaller percentage of high-tech workers as scientists, engineers, and computer specialists than medium- and large-sized firms.
C. Large firms produce 16 to 17 times more patents per employee than small patenting firms.
D. Studies show that the incidence of innovation among small-business workers is significantly lower than among workers in large businesses.
Answer: A
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