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Greenspan Examines the Economics of IP

Posted by michael on from the central-planning dept.

lilgerry writes "Alan Greenspan is asking some tough questions about the correct balance between rewarding innovators and inhibiting follow-on innovators. There's not many answers here, but there's a hint that there could be some clear economic thinking coming to be added to the discussion. Several good questions raised, and in very precise terms that should get papers published on these topics for years to come."

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  1. very dry by intermodal · · Score: 0, Redundant

    it read like a bad history paper...i couldnt make it through. any body want to paraphrase it accurately?

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  2. He sure talks a lot by tkrotchko · · Score: 0, Redundant

    He uses a lot of words to talk about a few simple concepts.

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  3. Finally! by Absurd+Being · · Score: 0, Redundant

    IP has become so broken, that the stench of it's failure has caused even the most gung-ho of businessfolk has taken notice.

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