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When Should We Use Intellectual Property Rights?

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  • Paul Romer, 2002. "When Should We Use Intellectual Property Rights?," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 92(2), pages 213-216, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:92:y:2002:i:2:p:213-216
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    1. Shavell, Steven & van Ypersele, Tanguy, 2001. "Rewards versus Intellectual Property Rights," Journal of Law and Economics, University of Chicago Press, vol. 44(2), pages 525-547, October.
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