In a paragraph. Explain the tradeoff involved in determining the optimal length of intellectual property protection. Why do many economists believe that copyright is too long? How has digitization affected optimal copyright length?

In a paragraph. Explain the tradeoff involved in determining the optimal length of intellectual property protection. Why do many economists believe that copyright is too long? How has digitization affected optimal copyright length?

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Chapter9: Monopoly

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