[ EEPI-Discuss ] The OECD looks at file-sharing

["Paul, James" <James.Paul@mail.house.gov>]

>From the June 11 Economist:

http://www.economist.com/printedition/displayStory.cfm?story_id=4066543


	"AS MANY governments harden their laws against online piracy and the
entertainment industry sues thousands of internet users, a band of
economists are preparing to bring balance to the debate over digital
copyright.  So much balance, indeed, that the music industry initially
objected strongly to its conclusions. 
	"On June 13th, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) will publish a report on digital music that dispels some
myths about the music industry and file sharing.  Importantly, it argues
that the debate should go beyond just the music industry and the health of
record labels, by involving far bigger industries such as telecom providers
and computer companies that also contribute to national economies.  The
report will be used as the backbone of national laws that try to mediate the
interests of the groups that depend on digital music, ranging from companies
to artists and consumers...."

And here's the link to the OECD report:

http://www.oecd.org/document/24/0,2340,en_2649_201185_34995480_1_1_1_1,00.html


James H. Paul
Democratic Professional Staff
House Science Committee
james.paul@mail.house.gov
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