This usually comes up regarding books that are expensive for Indian students to purchase. Students, on the other hand, have no issues with buying "eastern econo

This usually comes up regarding books that are expensive for Indian students to purchase. Students, on the other hand, have no issues with buying "eastern economy editions" made by several publishers for sale only in India and select few countries (uses cheaper paper, B&w versus glossy colour prints). Textbooks by Indian authors are considerably cheaper than their counterparts and availability is likely the only reason for photocopying. I recall that in high school, my friends and I all owned copies of the same math and physics books.