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I think the biggest impacts of the piracy is where the original products are way more expensive. The consume of piracy is even more related to the politician and the economy of the country(in my opinion). I will try to use my country as an example(Brazil).
Here products such as perfumes, cds, books or games are really expensive...even more when they are international. According to the statistics almost the half of the population here gets minimum wage payment. This money is almost nothing to buy the house supplies so imagine how much they have for the "entertainment". That's why you see people buying cigarettes for $2 when the original one is $10 or movies for $5 when the original is $30. Now imagine how big is the impact of the half of Brazil consuming it?
Another point that I think should also be discussed is the impact for the buyer. We know a lot of people are aware of what they are buying but there is also those who are too ignorant who does not even know they are buying pirated perfumes or even medicines. For sure the health of this people are in danger due to the lack of analysis over it.
We can't forget to mention the pirate companies(mostly chineses)which gives bad working environments or treat then as slaves.
It is really hard to pay $18 in an epub when the physical book is $19 or literally pay $120 in games for your console. But still, I am against the piracy however I also understand WHY people consumes it, at least here.
I reckon piracy affects every sides
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