Economists say copyright and patent laws are killing innovation; hurting economy

(PhysOrg.com) -- Abolishing patent and copyright laws sounds radical, but two economists at Washington University in St. Louis say it's an idea whose time has come. Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine see innovation as a key to reviving the economy. They believe the current patent/copyright system discourages and prevents inventions from entering the marketplace. The two professors have published their views in a new book, Against Intellecutual Monopoly, from Cambridge University Press.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news155495067.html">Economists say copyright and patent laws are killing innovation; hurting economy </a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- Abolishing patent and copyright laws sounds radical, but two economists at Washington University in St. Louis say it's an idea whose time has come. Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine see innovation as a key to reviving the economy. They believe the current patent/copyright system discourages and prevents inventions from entering the marketplace. The two professors have published their views in a new book, <i>Against Intellecutual Monopoly</i>, from Cambridge University Press.</p>