Can Economic Theory Explain Piracy Behavior?
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Summary, in English
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.
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.
Avdelning/ar
Publiceringsår
2003
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
1-15
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Topics in Economic Analysis & Policy
Volym
3
Issue
1
Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
Berkeley Electronic Press
Ämne
- Economics
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 1538-0653