The Economics of the Patent System

by E. Kaufer

Overview

How effective are patents for stimulating economic activity? This volume provides an overview of existing national patent systems and suggests a revised system.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415269308
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/06/2001
Series:	Harwood Fundamentals of Pure and Applied Economics Ser.
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 *I am deeply indebted to F. M. Scherer, who greatly improved the text both in substance and style. However, all remaining errors are mine., Erich Kaufer; Chapter 2 An Overview of the Patent System’s Operation; Chapter 3 The Pure Theory of Patent Protection; Chapter 4 The Pro and Contra of Patent Protection;