The Knockoff Economy: Summary Review

This is a summary review of The Knockoff Economy containing key details about the book.

What is The Knockoff Economy About?

The Knockoff Economy examines the impact of technology and the internet on the fashion and design industries and the legal and ethical implications of imitation in creative industries.

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In The Knockoff Economy, Kal Raustiala and Christopher Sprigman provocatively argue that creativity can not only survive in the face of copying, but can thrive. The Knockoff Economy approaches the question of incentives and innovation in a wholly new way--by exploring creative fields where copying is generally legal, such as fashion, food, and even professional football. By uncovering these important but rarely studied industries, Raustiala and Sprigman reveal a nuanced and fascinating relationship between imitation and innovation.

Summary Points & Takeaways from The Knockoff Economy

Some key summary points and takeaways from the book includes:

* The Knockoff Economy explores the impact of counterfeit products on the global economy.

* The author argues that while counterfeits may seem like a harmless imitation, they can have serious consequences on innovation, brand reputation, and job creation.

* The book looks at the rise of the knockoff industry in various sectors, including fashion, electronics, and luxury goods.

* The author also delves into the measures that businesses and governments are taking to combat the proliferation of counterfeit products.

* The Knockoff Economy highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property and the role it plays in supporting economic growth and innovation.

Who is the author of The Knockoff Economy?

Kal Raustiala is Professor of Law at UCLA and the author of Does the Constitution Follow the Flag

Christopher Sprigman is the Class of 1963 Research Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law.

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Book Details

  • Print length: 280 pages
  • Genre: Economics, Nonfiction, Business

What do critics say?

Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "Kal Raustiala and Christopher Sprigman have written a fascinating look at the surprising relationship between creating and copying. It's amazing to see the parallels across industries as diverse as cuisine, comedy and football." — David Chang, Chef/Owner of Momofuku

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Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.

 
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