This monograph seeks to explain the expansion of intellectual property law over the last half-century, focusing in particular on the rapid growth that began with the 1976 Copyright Act.

Intellectual property rights have undergone a significant expansion that began with the Copyright Act of 1976. Judge Richard Posner will discuss intellectual property law and present a new theory to explain why it is expanding. He will argue that public choice--wherein individuals, interest groups, and politicians pursue their own self...

AEIannounces amonograph seeks to explain the expansion of intellectual property law over the last half century, focusing in particular on the rapid growth that began with the 1976 Copyright Act.