"Aggregating these increases, our analysis across 12 countries suggests that, in the 18 weeks following the shutdown, digital revenues for these two studio’s mo

"Aggregating these increases, our analysis across 12 countries suggests that, in the 18 weeks following the shutdown, digital revenues for these two studio’s movies were 6-10% higher than they would have been if not for the shutdown. " How can you compare with something that is nonexistent? If they had a control, a timeline with piracy, then this comparison would be valid right? I mean, the effects of 6-10% higher could be just the hottest titles that came out in the summer such as The Avengers, etc...