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The Effects of Intellectual Property Rights Violations on Economic Growth

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the relationship between intellectual property rights (IPRs) and the growth rate of per capita GDP during the period 1996-2006 in a sample 71 countries. Using software piracy data as a proxy for IPR violations, we find that countries with increasing rates of software piracy have lower growth rates. We also find that states with strong commitments to enact policies to protect intellectual property rights are able to achieve higher growth rates.

Source: Modern Economy

DOI: 10.4236/me.2011.22015

Authors: Quan V. Le, Patrick G. McLennan

Institutions: University of Denver, Seattle University

Language: English

Topic: Copyright and Intellectual Property

Subfield: Marketing

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2003799596

FWCI: 1.742

Cites: 20

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10