One of the heavily negotiated issues between the US and the EU, during the Uruguay Round of the WTO, was the "cultural exception" for "European films". The EU insisted that the concentration of film production in the US combined with globalisation meant that the EU would otherwise be subsumed by...

This paper analyzes how self-interest and long-term profit expectations provided the necessary incentives for the adult film industry to self-regulate and to find mechanisms to minimize the risks of HIV outbreaks that could result from the asymmetric information and network effects that...

The EU seeks to create a seamless online Digital Single Market for media products such as digital music and film. The territoriality of the copyright regime is often perceived as an obstacle that induces geographical segmentation. This paper provides empirical evidence on the extent of market...

The EU seeks to create a seamless online Digital Single Market for media products such as digital music and film. The territoriality of the copyright regime is often perceived as an obstacle that induces geographical segmentation. This paper provides empirical evidence on the extent of market...

Plastic mulch film application in agricultural production creates conflicts between environmentalists, farmers and society. Besides being a disturbing element in the landscape and fauna habitats, mulch films also cause plastic emissions to the environment. Farmers apply the mulch film to produce...

Whereas the European film industry would not survive without state support, the US industry is competitive on the free market. The question, however, whether the European film industry should be allowed to continue its state intervention requires demonstrating that this is necessary due to a...