The Wealth Of Networks by Yochai Benkler
How Social Production Transforms Markets and Freedom
Explores how digital networks enable decentralized, commons-based peer production and sharing of information, challenging traditional proprietary models. It shows how open collaboration can enhance innovation, efficiency, and individual autonomy, while broadening participation in culture and politics. The analysis examines conflicts over intellectual property, regulation, and network architecture, arguing that policy choices—such as preserving open platforms and the information commons—will determine whether the social and economic benefits of the networked environment are realized.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-550
- Original Language
- English
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