A new study from Australia presents the latest evidence that loosening copyright restrictions not only enables free speech, but can improve an economy as well. The study, published by the Australian Digital Alliance, indicated that if Australia expanded copyright exceptions like fair use, along with strengthening safe harbor provisions, the country could potentially add an extra $600 million to their economy.
Australian Digital Alliance Report: Potential $600m annual economic boost from copyright reform
http://www.digital.org.au/content/LateralEconomicsReports