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John H. Biggs Distinguished Professor, economics
Expertise: Game theory, general equilibrium theory, microeconomic theory, intellectual property and asset markets
Bio: Levine has a particular interest in voter participation; issues relating to intellectual property including copyright, patent and Internet policy; and asset markets and credible payment schemes. He is a Fellow of the Econometric Society and president of the Society of Economic Dynamics. Levine and WUSTL colleague Michele Boldrin, the Joseph Gibson Hoyt Distinguished Professor in Arts and Sciences and chair of the Department of Economics, are co-authors of a new book, "Against Intellectual Monopoly" (2008, Cambridge University Press), in which they argue for elimination of current patent and copyright systems.
WUSTL Contact Information:
Education:
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Ph.D. in Economics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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M.A. in Economics at University of California-Los Angeles
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B.A. in Mathematics at University of California-Los Angeles
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New book calls intellectual property an unnecessary evil
Economists say copyright and patent laws are killing innovation; hurting economy
March 5,
2009 -- Patent and copyright law are stifling innovation and threatening the global economy according to two economists at Washington University in St. Louis in a new book, Against Intellectual Monopoly. Professors Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine call for abolishing the current patent and copyright system in order to unleash innovations necessary to reverse the current recession and rescue the economy. The professors discuss their stand against intellectual property protections in a video and news release linked here.
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Save the Whales! Abolish Patents!
Huffingtonpost.com
Sept. 16,
2009 -- WUSTL economics professor David Levine says abolishing 'intellectual property' won't solve all social ills, but it would be a big step in the right direction for solving a range of problems from the high cost of health care, to innovating our way out of the current recession. In a series of posts with his co-author, WUSTL economics professor Michele Boldrin, they will be posting here about green technology, entertainment, free speech, multinationals, and innovation over the next weeks.
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Brand Names Live After Stores Close
The New York Times
and 4 others
April 14,
2009 -- While some stores like Sharper Image have disappeared, their brand names live on. Consumers might be confused by the new products or even feel deceived by the practice. Includes comments from WUSTL economics professor David Levine and WUSTL intellectual property law professor Charles McManis.
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