JIm FUlner reviewed Against Intellectual Monopoly by Michele Boldrin
5 stars
Against intellectual monopoly was a fantastic read. Two economists take a deep dive into one of western societies longest standing traditions, IP: Copyright, patents, and trademarks. returnreturnWe've been told since a young age that patents helped usher in the industrial age, and should have similar positive effects on the information age. But is it true? returnreturnLevine and Boldrin argue that its not. Not only is government granted monopoly bad for individual freedom, but it hurts the economy and is one of the biggest detriments to moving to the next stage of human development. returnreturnI cannot recommend this enough. Whether you think the IP debate is settled, whether you've already picked your side, or whether you think its all boring, I think this book will open your eyes to a bigger picture, that is surprisingly thrilling given the subject, the authors and the published (Cambridge University Press)
Against intellectual monopoly was a fantastic read. Two economists take a deep dive into one of western societies longest standing traditions, IP: Copyright, patents, and trademarks. returnreturnWe've been told since a young age that patents helped usher in the industrial age, and should have similar positive effects on the information age. But is it true? returnreturnLevine and Boldrin argue that its not. Not only is government granted monopoly bad for individual freedom, but it hurts the economy and is one of the biggest detriments to moving to the next stage of human development. returnreturnI cannot recommend this enough. Whether you think the IP debate is settled, whether you've already picked your side, or whether you think its all boring, I think this book will open your eyes to a bigger picture, that is surprisingly thrilling given the subject, the authors and the published (Cambridge University Press)