Do copyright laws benefit authors at the expense of readers?
A.
Yes, since copyrights are granted by the government, it creates a barrier to entry for future writers, implying that fewer books will be written.
B.
Yes, copyright laws encourage authors to charge higher prices for their books, so readers must spend more to purchase each book.
C.
Not necessarily, since fewer books are likley to be written without copyright laws, thus providing readers with more books to read.
D.
Probably not, since readers always have the option of obtaining a pirated version of the book to read.