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The idea/expression dichotomy: friend or foe?

In: Handbook on the Economics of Copyright

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Featuring expert contributors from around the world, this book offers insight into the vital theoretical and practical aspects of the economics of copyright. Topics discussed include fair use, performers’ rights, copyright and trade, online music streaming, internet piracy, copyright and visual art markets, and open source publishing. In addition to in-depth coverage of these timely topics, the authors also offer insightful predictions and policy recommendations for the future.

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  • Eleonora Rosati, 2014. "The idea/expression dichotomy: friend or foe?," Chapters, in: Richard Watt (ed.), Handbook on the Economics of Copyright, chapter 3, pages 51-76, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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