Pirates of Istanbul: Textbook Piracy & Market Strategy

Step into the underground world of textbook piracy, where high prices fuel black markets and digital smuggling. This podcast uncovers the shadow economy of pirated academic materials, from Istanbul’s bustling book bazaars to the rise of online file-sharing networks. How do publishers fight back? What market strategies drive the cost of education? And is piracy a necessary evil or an industry killer? We break down the economics, ethics, and innovation reshaping the way knowledge is distributed. Who really profits in the battle for affordable learning?