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An economists guide to digital music
Peitz, Martin; Waelbroeck, Patrick - 2004
In this guide, we discuss the impact of digitalization on the music industry. We rely on market and survey data at the international level as well as expert statements from the industry. The guide investigates recent developments in legal and technological protection of digital music and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010261083
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Digital piracy: Theory
Belleflamme, Paul; Peitz, Martin - 2010
This article reviews recent theoretical contributions on digital piracy. It starts by elaborating on the reasons for intellectual property protection, by reporting a few facts about copyright protection, and by examining reasons to become a digital pirate. Next, it provides an exploration of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010274976
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The effect of Internet piracy on CD sales : cross-section evidence
Peitz, Martin; Waelbroeck, Patrick - 2004
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011402698
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Piracy of digital products : a critical review of the economics literature
Peitz, Martin; Waelbroeck, Patrick - 2003
Digital products have the property that they can be copied almost costlessly. This makes them candidates for non-commercial copying by final consumers. Because the copy of a copy typically does not deteriorate in quality, copying products can become a wide-spread phenomenon this can be...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011511066
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An Economist's Guide to Digital Music
Peitz, Martin; Waelbroeck, Patrick - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2004
In this guide, we discuss the impact of digitalization on the music industry. We rely on market and survey data at the international level as well as expert statements from the industry. The guide investigates recent developments in legal and technological protection of digital music and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005835226
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Digital Piracy: Theory
Belleflamme, Paul; Peitz, Martin - CESifo - 2010
This article reviews recent theoretical contributions on digital piracy. It starts by elaborating on the reasons for intellectual property protection, by reporting a few facts about copyright protection, and by examining reasons to become a digital pirate. Next, it provides an exploration of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008727287
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The Economics of Internet Media
Peitz, Martin; Reisinger, Markus - Abteilung für Volkswirtschaftslehre, Universität Mannheim - 2014
We survey the economics literature on media as it applies to the Internet. The Internet is an important driver behind … media convergence and connects information and communication technologies. While new Internet media share some properties …-tuned tailoring and targeting of ads based on individual user characteristics are common features on many Internet media and social …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010939274
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The Economics of Internet Media
Peitz, Martin; Reisinger, Markus - 2014
We survey the economics literature on media as it applies to the Internet. The Internet is an important driver behind … media convergence and connects information and communication technologies. While new Internet media share some properties …-tuned tailoring and targeting of ads based on individual user characteristics are common features on many Internet media and social …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011441859
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Net Neutrality: A Fast Lane to Understanding the Trade-offs
Greenstein, Shane; Peitz, Martin; Valletti, Tommaso - 2016
The "net neutrality" principle has triggered a heated debate and advocates have proposed policy interventions. In this paper, we provide perspective by framing issues in terms of the positive economic factors at work. We stress the incentives of market participants, and highlight the economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011441883
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The Effect of Internet Piracy on CD Sales: Cross-Section Evidence
Peitz, Martin; Waelbroeck, Patrick - 2004
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010315861