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Evaluating a Startup's Resources
A new software startup has several resources at its disposal. For each of the three items listed below, evaluate whether it qualifies as an asset for the company. Justify your reasoning for each by explaining how it does or does not meet the two key criteria of a resource that is owned and possesses economic value.
- The specialized, industry-leading expertise of its lead software engineer.
- A patent the company holds for a proprietary data-compression algorithm.
- A $50,000 loan the company secured from a bank to purchase new equipment.
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