I need to examine the industry that Microsoft operates. ( 2 PagesTimes New Roman

I need to examine the industry that Microsoft operates. ( 2 PagesTimes New Roman Font 12)In the last few years several industries were hurt in the economic downturn such as theauto industryas well as banking. In this assignment I need to focus on the relationship between the government and the market.1.Read the following handout on market structures: (Attached)Which structure best describes the market in which your firm operates? Why?2. What are some ways that the government has supported your industry?3. The government has two important roles: promote competition as well as protect consumers. Suppose your firm develops abrand new productthat is high in demand by consumers. Your firm applies and receives a patent. Should the government put time limits on your patent. Explain. (Be sure to do some additional research on your own as there are several recent examples on this issue: Apple vs. Samsung).