Ars about a report by the Swiss government on unauthorized file sharing:
the report argues that the spread of file-sharing is no great cause for concern. It argues that consumers spend a roughly constant share of their disposable income on entertainment expenses. Money saved on buying CDs and DVDs are instead spent on “concerts, movies, and merchandising.” The report argues that piracy is only a significant concern for “large foreign production companies,” and that these large companies need to adapt to new consumer behavior rather than seeking further legislative changes.
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