The Democratization of Invention - Couverture souple

Khan, B. Zorina

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521747201 ISBN 13 : 9780521747202

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

This book, first published in 2005, examines the evolution and impact of American intellectual property rights during the 'long nineteenth century'. The American experience is compared to Britain and France, countries whose institutions reflected their oligarchic origins. Instead, US patent and copyright institutions were carefully calibrated to 'promote the general welfare'. The United States created the first modern patent system and its politics were the most liberal in the world toward inventors. When markets expanded, these inventors contributed to the proliferation of new technologies and improvements, many of which proved to be valuable both in economic and technical terms. American patent and copyright institutions not only furthered economic and technological progress but also provided a conduit for the creativity and achievements of disadvantaged groups.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

B. Zorina Khan is Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College. Her research focuses on the economic history of law, technology, and institutions. She has written articles for journals such as the Journal of Economic History and the American Economic Review. She is on the Editorial board of the Journal of Economic History and is a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521747201
• ISBN 13: 9780521747202
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 342
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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