Intellectual Property, Innovation and the Governance of the Internet

David Levine

No 2013/24, RSCAS Working Papers from European University Institute

Abstract: I discuss both the causes and consequences of the Internet being squeezed by copyright proponents. The striking fact is that while this squeeze has a broad and negative impact on society broadly, it brings very little benefit to the copyright proponents. The implication for the governance of the Internet is clear: a small minority who derive little benefit in an effort that imposes great costs on everyone else should not have a role in governance.

Keywords: internet governance; copyright; piracy; downloading (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013-03
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