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Software Piracy and Scientific Publications: Knowledge Economy Evidence from Africa
paper extension debate nexus strength intellectual property rights iprs prospects knowledge economy assesses relationships software piracy scientific publications african countries data available findings reveal positive nexus broadly consistent school thought postulating east asian miracle largely due weaker iprs regimes early stages development policy implication less stringent iprs regimes scientificrelated software least short run substantially boost contributions dissemination knowledge scientific technical publications africa iprs laws treaties scientificoriented software strengthened tandem progress scientific technical publications b knowledge spillovers essential economic growth development policy implications discussed