Can economic theory explain piracy behavior?

Hakan Holm

The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, 2003, vol. 3, issue 1, 1-18

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 efficiency explain a substantial part of this variation.

Date: 2003
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DOI: 10.2202/1538-0653.1082

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