Overview
This comprehensive collection brings together major articles written by leading economists, political scientists and legal scholars to analyse the complexities of the modern global system of intellectual property rights (IPRs) and its relationship with the WTO. This authoritative volume will be an important source of reference for scholars and policymakers seeking to understand the development and trade impacts of intellectual property protection.Synopsis
Maskus (economics, U. of Colorado, Boulder) presents a selection of 21 key papers addressing intellectual property rights (IPRs), trade, and economic development. Written by some 30 international economists, political scientists and legal scholars, the articles were previously published between 1991 and 2003, and have been influential among professional scholars and policy makers. The articles are organized into sections on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and its requirements within the multilateral trading system; the economic fundamentals of protecting IPRs; controversies surrounding IPRs and economic development; and theoretical and empirical analysis of the economics of IPRs in the global economy, including effects on trade, investment, innovation, growth, and technology policies. For scholars and policy makers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR