The Value of Intellectual Property Rights to Firms and Society.

Economists view intellectual property rights (IPRs) as policy tools for encouraging innovation, but they recognize that they can also inhibit competition. There are many types of IPRs and institutions concerned with their administration. We begin by outlining how these complex and varied rights are...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Greenhalgh, C, Rogers, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007