Intellectual Property and Development

International policies towards protecting intellectual property rights have seen profound changes over the past two decades. This book brings together empirical research that assesses the effects of changing intellectual property regimes on various measures of economic and social performance.

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International policies towards protecting intellectual property rights have seen profound changes over the past two decades. This book brings together empirical research that assesses the effects of changing intellectual property regimes on various measures of economic and social performance - ranging from international trade, foreign investment and competition to innovation and access to new technologies.