The Power of Ideas
Joel Mokyr on the intellectual origins of the Industrial Revolution and modern economic growth
An interview with introduction by Brian Snowdon
Volume 8, Number 3, 2007, pages 53 - 110
Joel Mokyr is one of the world’s leading economic historians, known internationally for his numerous publications on the history of technology and the Industrial Revolution. He has also written extensively on demographic issues and Irish economic history. In this interview, Professor Mokyr discusses ... Read more
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Education in a Globalized World
David E. Bloom
Volume 7, Number 4, 2006, pages 87 - 109
The arguments in favor of education rest on various premises: legal and humanitarian—that children are entitled to an education as a basic human right; economic—that countries will advance faster when people are educated; social and political-that education is essential for building cohesive, equita ... Read more
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To What Extent Should Less-Developed Countries Enforce Intellectual Property Rights?
Gilles Saint-Paul
Volume 6, Number 3, 2005, pages 175 - 196
This paper discusses a number of issues in the context of the debate on intellectual property in less developed countries (LDCs). It starts by discussing the consequences of IP enforcement in LDCs for global innovation and welfare in poorer countries. It then considers the costs and benefits of IP e ... Read more
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The Economics of Copyright
Ray Corrigan & Mark Rogers
Volume 6, Number 3, 2005, pages 153 - 174
The copyright industries—such as music, film, software and publishing—occupy a significant and growing share of economic activity. Current copyright law protects the creator for up to 70 years after their death, significantly longer than patent protection (20 years after invention). Copyright law ai ... Read more
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Measuring Information Technology and Productivity in the New Economy
Kevin J. Stiroh
Volume 3, Number 1, 2002, pages 43 - 58
The growing importance of information technology raises significant challenges
for statisticians and economists. The US national accounts now incorporate
sophisticated measurement tools to capture the rapid rates of technological
change and dramatic improvements in the performance/price ratio of ... Read more
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