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Category: Book
Authors: Michele Boldrin, David K. Levine
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Studio: Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Label: Cambridge University Press
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 312
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5.9 x 1
ISBN: 0521879280
Dewey Decimal Number: 346.048
EAN: 9780521879286
ASIN: 0521879280
Publication Date: July 7, 2008
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Product Description
"Intellectual property" - patents and copyrights - have become controversial. We witness teenagers being sued for "pirating" music - and we observe AIDS patients in Africa dying due to lack of ability to pay for drugs that are high priced to satisfy patent holders. Are patents and copyrights essential to thriving creation and innovation - do we need them so that we all may enjoy fine music and good health? Across time and space the resounding answer is: No. So-called intellectual property is in fact an "intellectual monopoly" that hinders rather than helps the competitive free market regime that has delivered wealth and innovation to our doorsteps. This book has broad coverage of both copyrights and patents and is designed for a general audience, focusing on simple examples. The authors conclude that the only sensible policy to follow is to eliminate the patents and copyright systems as they currently exist.
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Intriguing September 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First, I have not read the book in this form. I read a free version online. There might be some differences; I don't know.
Anyway-
I was pointed to this book while arguing that intellectual property is needed to overcome a public goods problem. After reading it, I've moved from confidently supporting minimal IP rights to tentatively advocating their abolition.
The authors provide plenty of evidence and a few intriguing theoretical arguments to bolster their position.
It definitely won't be the last word on this subject, but it will widen the debate and point it in new directions. Very much worth reading, if you're interested in IP issues.
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