The Contribution of Copyright to the Economy of Saint Lucia

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Summary

The primary objective of the report is to update the
contribution estimates of the copyright industry to
the Saint Lucia economy, as provided by James
(2012). In addition to contributions to Gross Domestic
Product (GDP), employment and trade, the update
includes estimates of the copyright industry’s
contribution to productivity and GDP per capita
growth. Consequently, the report also highlights some
important policy implications of the updated data,
especially for the country’s long-term development
strategy.

Table of contents

Introduction

Economic Background

Update on the Profile of the Saint Lucian Copyright Sector

Methodology

Contribution of Copyright to the Economy of Saint Lucia

Contribution of Copyright to Productivity Growth and Development in Saint Lucia

Summary and Policy Implications

References