Because capitalism thrives on newness, what has been an integral part of the rise of mass consumption?
A) research and development to invent ever newer and more desirable products
B) government-funded research to provide the basic research that lays the foundation for applications in consumer goods
C) advertising to generate new ideas and desires
D) patent and copyright protection to encourage researchers to develop new products
E) competition between firms to develop the best new products
C
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