The economic impact of counterfeiting and piracy.

This study develops and applies a rigorous methodology to estimate the incidence of counterfeit and pirated items in world trade. This methodology can be used in the future to refine the assessment as the quality and quantity of data improve. The study also provides an analysis of the market for cou...

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Corporate Author: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Directorate for Science, Technology, and Industry. Structural Policy Division
Other Authors: Avery, Peter, 1951-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Paris, France] : OECD, ©2008.
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Overall assessment of counterfeiting and piracy. Introduction
  • The markets for counterfeit and pirated goods
  • Current conditions in counterfeiting and piracy
  • Estimating the magnitude of counterfeiting and piracy
  • Examining the economic effects of counterfeiting and piracy
  • Improving information and analysis
  • pt. 2. Combating counterfeiting and piracy. An overview of government and industry initiatives
  • pt. 3. Industry sector overviews. Audio and visual sectors
  • Automotive sector
  • Electrical components sector
  • Food and drink sector
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Tobacco sector.