Copyright

Question 1

Explain the main causes of copyright infringement.

Answer 1

• Shadow Market:
• Mismatch between supply and demand on official markets.
• Consumers turn to less official or unregulated markets.
• Copyright infringement:
• Products are priced higher than what consumers are willing to pay.
• Consumers seek products in the shadow market.

Question 2

What are the solutions to copyright infringement?

Answer 2

• Introduce copyright protection measures (least effective)
• Lower prices (very effective)
• Rethink the marketplace (great potential)