Can Economic Theory Explain Piracy Behavior?
(2003) In Topics in Economic Analysis & Policy 3(1). p.1-15- Abstract
- This paper investigates if economic theory can explain variations in piracy behavior between individuals and between countries. It is demonstrated that economic theory explains a notable part of the individual variation in a survey study. Individuals with a low net valuation of an original when a copy is available are more prone to engage in piracy than individuals with a higher valuation. Individuals with a low cost of obtaining and handling copies are also
more engaged in piracy. The country-wise variation can also be explained by economic variables; GNI/capita and judicial eciency explain a substantial part of this variation.
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- Holm, Jerker LU
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- 2003
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- Topics in Economic Analysis & Policy
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- 3
- issue
- 1
- pages
- 1 - 15
- publisher
- De Gruyter
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- scopus:13444251589
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- 1538-0653
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- English
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