In a new study by the Japanese Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry, they take a look at the question whether free streaming and piracy affect DVD sales of anime cartoons. “Estimated equations of 105 anime episodes show that (1) YouTube viewing does not negatively affect DVD rentals, and it appears to help raise DVD sales; and (2) although Winny file sharing negatively affects DVD rentals, it does not affect DVD sales.”Read more: http://tinyurl.com/5t4npoq
Study claims YouTube and piracy don’t negatively affect anime DVD sales
