The Social Science Research Council has released a report on piracy with particular focus on emerging economies. The conclusions are not too surprising but are clearly stated, definitely a good thing.

Piracy is highest where the price of the media is high (compared to income) and digital copying is inexpensive (presumably also compared to income).

Legislation, DRM, cute advertorial films and new distribution methods all make little difference. The local market will judge the appropriateness of the price and will either purchase or pirate.

The solutions apear to be to price according to local means or to make rubbish no-one will buy anyway.