> If their works were able to be lent to anyone and everyone in the world they wanted higher prices for their books to be charged, just like what libraries have to pay since they can also lend to anyone off of the street.

1. They don't.

2. I don't either, I can lend physical books to whoever I damn please even in an other country if I want, and the author won't get any more direct money out of that.

3. Hell, companies can buy a book for all employees to read, they're not charged more because they're companies.