The economics of ideas and intellectual property
By: Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine.
Contributors: Levine, David K.
Series: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Research Department staff report ;; 357; Staff report (Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Research Dept. : Online) ;; 357.
Publisher: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Minneapolis, Minn.]
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Technological innovations; Intellectual property
Description: "Innovation and the adoption of new ideas are fundamental to economic progress. Here we examine the underlying economics of the market for ideas.From a positive perspective, we examine how such markets function with and without government intervention.From a normative perspective, we examine the pitfalls of existing institutions, and how they might be improved.We highlight recent research by ourselves and others challenging the notion that government awards of monopoly through patents and copyright are "the way" to provide appropriate incentives for innovation"--Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis web site.
Notes: Also available in print.
Includes bibliographical references.
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