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The Case against PatentsMichele BoldrinWashington University in Saint Louis David K. LevineWashington University in St. Louis September 2012 FRB of St. Louis Working Paper No. 2012-035A Abstract: The case against patents can be summarized briefly: there is no empirical evidence that they serve to increase innovation and productivity. There is strong evidence, instead, that patents have many negative consequences.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 25 Keywords: patent, innovation, productivity JEL Classification: D04, D23, O12, O34 working papers seriesDate posted: September 18, 2012Suggested CitationContact Information
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