Boldrin

Monopolies are and have always been a mistake (see Boldrin & Levine).

I, Pirate … 2009

Monopolies are and have always been a mistake (see Boldrin & Levine).

Copyright — for or against? 2009

In fact, the Boldrin-Levine proposition has the feel of an intellectual swindle, in which the conclusion follows from some unrealistic assumptions that are well hidden.

Is Copyright Necessary?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

Ms. Boldrin and Mr. Swamidass seem to have suggested the right approach to solving the wrong problem.

We Must Test Drugs for Their Effectiveness and Safety 2011

Boldrin and Levine would argue you don't need the current system, at least for some things like music.

Copyright Law and Utilitarianism, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

The profit mechanism differs from the one given by Boldrin and Levine.

Is Copyright Necessary?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

Boldrin and Levine argue that this mechanism also could work if other publishers could freely copy the book -- because those publishers would pay my publisher a lot in order to get their hands on early copies.

Is Copyright Necessary?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

In a series of posts with my co-author Michele Boldrin, we'll tackle these issues one at a time.

David K. Levine: Save the Whales! Abolish Patents! David K. Levine 2010

I think that what differs from the Boldrin-Levine model in the case of a new drug is that the formula for a new drug can be known by competitors before the developer has even obtained permission to market the drug.

Is Copyright Necessary?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

Clement's article revolves around a controversial proposition articulated by Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine.

Is Copyright Necessary?, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009