Inside Story - Counterfeits: flattery or forgery?

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe We question the notion that imitation goods are the pariahs of industry that manufacturers say they are. Inside Story's Hazem Sika is joined by guests: Giovanni Broussard, from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime which produced the report on transnational orgsanised crime in the Asia-Pacific region; David Wall, a professor of criminology at Durham University. David also co-wrote the EU-funded report on counterfeit goods, which suggested there were actually some benefits to buying fake luxury items; and Athar Hussain, director of the Asia Research Centre at the London School of Economics. At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.' Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained. Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on. We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels. Social Media links: Facebook:   / aljazeera   Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=... Twitter:   / ajenglish   Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts