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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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  • Paul J. Heald, 2014. "The public domain," Chapters, in: Richard Watt (ed.), Handbook on the Economics of Copyright, chapter 5, pages 93-104, Edward Elgar Publishing.
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