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Handbook on the Economics of Copyright: A Guide for Students and Teachers

Handbook on the Economics of Copyright: A Guide for Students and Teachers

Author: Richard Watt
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781783478262

Published In: March 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781849808521

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Featuring expert contributors from around the world, this book offers insight into the vital theoretical and practical aspects of the economics of copyright. Topics discussed include fair use, performers' rights, copyright and trade, online music streaming, internet piracy, copyright and visual art markets, and open source publishing.

In addition to in-depth coverage of these timely topics, the authors also offer insightful predictions and policy recommendations for the future. Each of the self-contained chapters is written by a distinguished expert and is pitched at a level designed to be accessible to advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in economics and law.

As a whole, the book covers all of the topical content that a student of copyright economics should know. Teachers and lecturers will find all the required material to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject in a single volume. For scholars with a legal background, the book will also act as an effective introduction or refresher in the economic theory underlying copyright.

Contents

Introduction

PART I THE ECONOMIC THEORY OF COPYRIGHT

1. The Basic Economic Theory of Copyright Richard Watt

2. What Limits Indirect Appropriability Michael Waldman

PART II THE LEGAL STRUCTURE OF COPYRIGHT AND THE PUBLIC DOMAIN

3. The Idea/Expression Dichotomy: Friend or Foe? Eleonora Rosati

4. The Fair Use Doctrine: Markets, Market Failure and Rights of Use Wendy Gordon

5. The Public Domain Paul J. Heald

PART III LICENSING AND AUTHORS' EARNINGS

6. Licensing of Copyright Works in a Bargaining Model Richard Watt

7. Fair Remuneration for Copyright Holders and the Shapley Value Richard Watt