Effects of Software Piracy on Economic Growth

Fernandez, Rodrigo Nobre; Ribeiro, Felipe Garcia; Duarte, Jean Marcel Del Ponte

doi:10.5539/ijef.v10n6p1

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“…This goes against the basic international trade theory which assumes the absence of distortions in the prices of factors of production when the trading countries entered trade only due to the commodity price differences between themselves. This would mean that if some or one factor/s of production is highly priced or improperly priced by not being based on market demand and supply conditions, it is likely to create distortion in the market behavior [5]. This concern of price distortion has been seriously viewed by global organizations including WIPO, UNCTAD and other important international trade related bodies in the post WTO era.…”

Section: Global Piracy: Violator Of Theory Of International Tradementioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing Competitiveness through Compliance: Case of Technology Compliance

Chaturvedi¹,

Wali²,

Kesharwani³

2019

TEL

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Role of technology towards promoting innovations and enhancing competitiveness is very well witnessed. However, this perspective can only remain sustainable in light of stringent IPR protection which becomes essential towards ensuring sustainable competitiveness in light of the growing incidence of noncompliance in the form of digital piracy prevalent globally. The international pricing and competitiveness of goods with the use of pirated software completely distorts the market which goes against the basic international trade theory which assumes the absence of distortions in the prices of factors of production when the trading countries entered into trade only due to the commodity price differences between themselves. Taking cognizance of such a situation some states in the USA has enacted a law called Unfair Competition Act which debars US-based companies to enter into any business deals with any foreign company using pirated versions of software or hardware. In such a scenario, compliance becomes one of the most strategic tools not only to retain the market share in the US, but also to gain edge against global competing players. This paper systematically explores the status of IT compliance in India vis-à-vis global players and suggests how different sectors may respond to early compliance benefits. The paper analyses the extent of new opportunity to Indian manufacturers emerging out of this law in comparison with its main competent suppliers in the US market.

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Section: Global Piracy: Violator Of Theory Of International Tradementioning

confidence: 99%

Enhancing Competitiveness through Compliance: Case of Technology Compliance

Chaturvedi¹,

Wali²,

Kesharwani³

2019

TEL

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“…As preventive measures to reduce software piracy, the study emphasizes the use of public education and awareness creation on understanding the proper use of software. The study will help us conclude whether software piracy has a significant effect on the economy of Ghana and will also make useful recommendations to assist the government in decision-making [12,13]. The rest of the paper is organized as follows: Section 2 presents the methodology and the tools used in collecting and analyzing data.…”

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Prevalence and Causes of Software Piracy among Tertiary Students in Ghana

Armah,

Agbedemnab,

Laar

et al. 2023

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In the era of the Knowledge Economy, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) have become a crucial aspect of the twenty-first-century environment. Software piracy, characterized by the unauthorized copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installation of copyrighted software, remains a serious problem worldwide, and Ghana is no exception. Various forms of software piracy, such as software lifting, hard disk loading, counterfeiting, and unauthorized renting, are prevalent in the country, leading to negative economic consequences. These consequences include distorted competition, loss of tax revenue and jobs due to the absence of a legitimate market, and increased costs for recovery. The impact of software piracy affects the social well-being of the Ghanaian citizenry. This research aims to explore the causes and effects of software piracy in Ghana, especially among tertiary students, and proposes potential solutions. A quantitative survey design was used via an online questionnaire to collect data from a sample of 47 students in the tertiary institutions especially public universities in Ghana with backgrounds in IT and are familiar with evolving trends in IT. The findings revealed that software piracy is prevalent in the country as a result of a lack of awareness, poor economic conditions, and weak legal framework and/or enforcement. The study recommends increased public education and awareness, strict enforcement of laws related to software piracy, and the promotion of domestic software development as measures to address the menace.

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Piracy and its burden on copyright in Nigeria: Challenges and solutions

Awomolo‐Enujiugha

2020

World Intellectual Property

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Effects of Software Piracy on Economic Growth

Cited by 4 publications

References 22 publications

Enhancing Competitiveness through Compliance: Case of Technology Compliance

Enhancing Competitiveness through Compliance: Case of Technology Compliance

Prevalence and Causes of Software Piracy among Tertiary Students in Ghana

Piracy and its burden on copyright in Nigeria: Challenges and solutions

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