Does stronger protection of intellectual property have effect on trade?

Odilova, Shoirahon (2016): Does stronger protection of intellectual property have effect on trade?

Abstract

In thus study we explore the association between patent protection and international trade, using data for 114 countries for the 2010-2015 years. Our results suggest non-linear (inverted U shape) link between IPR protection index and trade as a share of GDP.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: trade; IPR; copyright; patents
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F1 - Trade

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