Fixed book prices: German studies shows positive effects on dissemination and diversity of books
On Friday 8 November, economic and legal studies commissioned by the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Publishers and Booksellers Association) examining Germany’s fixed book price system were presented in Berlin.
Fixed book price systems assessed in Norway
Publishers, booksellers, authors and researchers from 15 countries met in Oslo on 5-6 March 2015 to explore national experiences with fixed book price systems. A summary paper presents the main talking points and conclusions.
IPA Global Fixed Book Price Report
The IPA is pleased to launch the Global Fixed Book Price Report.
Fixed Book Price, explained
In a bid to bolster the province’s book industry, Quebec’s Minister of Culture has proposed to table a bill for a fixed book price (FBP) law. While many countries have adopted similar measures (notably France, which introduced a fixed book price in 1981) some view the notion of fixing book prices, rather than allowing them to be dictated by consumer demand, as anti-competitive and likely to do more harm than good.