The Democratization of Invention: Patents and Copyrights in American Economic Development, 1790-1920 (NBER Series on Long-Term Factors in Economic Development)
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 052181135X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 342 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Ben Van Hoolandt's Review of Zorina Khan's "The Democratization of Invention" [[VIDEOID:mo3M7T1T5X3XRX5]]Ben Van Hoolandt's review was made as part of a critical review assignment for the Spring 2011 Economics of Technology seminar at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, taught by Art Diamond. (The course syllabus stated that part of the critical review assignment consisted of the making of a video recording of the review, and the posting of the review t. American Exceptionalism and Patents This is an excellent book, but clearly an academic book. Ms. Kahn traces the development of patent law and copyright law in the U.S. She shows that the U.S. created the first modern intellectual property system. This system was widely credited as a major factor for the U.S. becoming a technological leader in the world in less than 75 years. The U.S. patent system was so success. "An excellent must-read!" according to ryanholte. Excellent book. A must-read for anyone interested in intellectual property law or a full understanding of the Industrial Revolution and economics.
An Examination of the evolution and impact of American intellectual property rights during the 'long nineteenth century,' this book compares the American system to developments in the more oligarchic societies of France and Britain. When markets expanded, these inventors contributed to the proliferation of new technologies and improvements. In contrast to its leadership in the area of patents, the US copyright regime was among the weakest in the world, in keeping with its utilitarian objective of promoting the general welfare. Individuals who did not have the resources to directly exploit their inventions benefited disproportionately from secure property rights and the operation of efficient markets. The United States created the first modern patent system and its policies were the most liberal in the world toward inventors. American patent and copyright institutions promoted a process of democratization that not only furthered economic and technological progress but also provided a conduit for the creativity and ac
Zorina Khan is Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College. She has written articles for journals such as the Journal of Economic History and the American Economic Review. Her research focuses on the economic history of law, technology, and institutions. B. . She is on the Editorial board of the Journal of Economic History and is a member of the National Bureau of Economic
Historians and economists may dispute some of her methods or conclusions, but such debates about the historical facts will be a welcome change to the ascendancy of rhetoric on such subjects. Khan's work is an important contribution to our discourse about American patent law and its historical development." - Adam Mossoff, Michigan State University"In an era when human genes are patentable and 'digital rights management' precludes fair-use copying of MP3s, Khan's historical analysis of American IP institutions provides an important long-term perspective on current issues." Eric S. "Give