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Intellectual Property, Innovation and the Governance of the Internet

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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.

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  • David K. Levine, 2013. "Intellectual Property, Innovation and the Governance of the Internet," RSCAS Working Papers 2013/24, European University Institute.
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    1. Boldrin,Michele & Levine,David K., 2010. "Against Intellectual Monopoly," Cambridge Books, Cambridge University Press, number 9780521127264, January.
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