Handbook of Research on Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade

Edited by Peggy E. Chaudhry, Villanova School of Business, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, US

This unique Handbook provides multiple perspectives on the growth of illicit trade, primarily exploring counterfeits and internet piracy. It includes expert opinion on a wide range of topics including the evaluation of key global enforcement issues, government and private-sector agency initiatives to stifle illicit trade, and the evolution of piracy on the internet. The authors also assess the efficacy of anti-counterfeiting strategies such as targeted consumer campaigns, working with intermediaries in the supply chain, authentication technology, and online brand protection.

‘The team that Dr. Peggy Chaudhry has assembled is an awesome group of leading experts from around the world on illicit trade. The collective wisdom of this group embodied in this book is destined to be not only widely read but also extensively debated.’
– Mike Peng, University of Texas at Dallas, US

‘Chaudhry's Handbook of Research on Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade is a unique Handbook that provides multiple perspectives on the growth of illicit trade, particularly focusing on counterfeits and Internet piracy. This edited collection brings together the various aspects of this compelling topic in a well-structured and effective manner providing a valuable contribution to the field. It will be of great Interest to many audiences, especially given the various perspectives shared within the text. For those wanting an overview of the current state of counterfeiting and illicit trade, as well as expert analysis and opinion on many aspects of these Issues, It will be found in this Handbook.'
– IPKat