Economical theory of warez (illegal software copies)

[muxec]

Ming, please read this

I made a small research of software market (mostly PC games) based on internet surveys and basic economical laws. It actually proves that warez is part of economy that can not be removed. Practical formula proves that if half of copies are warez real loses are only 15.3%. It's not a pro-warez research, it's just explanation of fact and it's reason. If Both Ming and DanQ allow me to post it i'll post full mathematical model of warez demand here.

[Asher]

Warez demand:

while((priceOfGame > 0) && convenient) demand++;

based on internet surveys

[muxec]

Not demand is actually exponential function. OK, waiting for DanQ's confirmation.

[Asher]

Are you being serious?

If demand was exponential, the internet would be unusable right now.

[muxec]

its c*exp(-wp) . Zero price actually gives finite demand

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by muxec
its c*exp(-wp) . Zero price actually gives finite demand

Demand is not just a function of price.

[Asher]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger
Demand is not just a function of price.

For Warez, it's certainly possible.

Conduct an experiment, make a game have an MSRP of $10,000 and see if that affects demand of pirated versions.

[muxec]

2Urban Ranger.
You are right. It's why my formula is not absolutely right. For example those who buy one copy for 3 friends for $30 are considered $10 and not legal guy and two warezists.

Death penaulty for warez would reduce warez, but warez part of copies will go to abandonware without increase of profit.

[muxec]

People, please, no more replies before DanQ's permition

[Asher]

Someone ought to teach you how to use PMs, then.

[muxec]

Originally posted by Asher
Someone ought to teach you how to use PMs, then.

DanQ was PMed
Solver already gave his permision.