Developments in the economics of copyright : research and analysis / edited by Lisa N. Takeyama, Wendy J. Gordon, Ruth Towse. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar, c2005.. Available in the Social Sciences & Humanities Library at K1401 .D48 2005



About this Book A collection of innovative and insightful research contributions written by some of the leading academics in the field, Developments in the Economics of Copyright advances the forefront of academic research on intellectual property and copyright issues. Topics and issues addressed in this collection include: the role of economics in copyright law and policy, peer-to-peer music file sharing, optimal fair use standards, the benefits of copyright collectives, copyright and market entry, alternatives to copyright, the impact of copyright on knowledge production, the proper balance between copyright and competition law, and resolving issues that arise at the periphery of intellectual property law. Displaying a wide range of methodologies - from formal theoretical economic modeling to institutional and case study analyses - the volume explores the role that economics plays in copyright law and policy and shows how economic tools and analysis can be applied.

Subject(s): Intellectual property, Copyright Law and Economics Regulation of Economic Activity & Trade