Exploring Influential Factors on Music Piracy Across Countries

Abstract

This study explored various determinant variables influencing music piracy rates across countries. Seven variables, including income level, income inequality, individualism–collectivism, level of education, intellectual property protection, music CD price, and music market size, were adopted for this study. This study found that income level, income inequality, and market size directly impact music piracy, whereas income level, level of education, music CD price, and market size influenced music piracy through intellectual property protection.