Which of the following are economically distinct characteristics of creative industries? Which of the following are economically distinct characteristics of creative industries? Fixed costs of producing the original is low even approaching zero, but the marginal cost of making a copy is very high. Products are risky and subject to radically uncertain reception by consumers. Fixed costs of producing the original is high, but the marginal cost of making a copy is very low even approaching zero. Very competitive supply across markets. The importance of copyright (protection of intellectual property)