How Can Institutional and Technical Improvements Enhance Copyright Protection in the Digital Economy?

Journal: Modern Economics & Management Forum DOI: 10.32629/memf.v5i5.2848

Sihan Wen

Shanghai Shiwai Middle School, Shanghai 200000, China

Abstract

We delve into the persistent challenges of copyright infringement in the digital era. It begins with an extensive literature review, analyzing the causes, impacts, and existing preventive measures against copyright infringements across the music, film, software, and publishing industries. This paper highlights the intricacies of copyright protection, points out the shortcoming of current measures, and advocates for innovative solutions.

Keywords

copyright; digital economics; institutions; technology

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