Jonathan Haskel

A thought provoking book on the changing nature of companies and innovation, where intangibles and networks are gaining in value in comparison with 'real' assets like land, buildings, and so on.

Methodically progressing to its conclusion - policy recommendations for fostering the intangible economy. I can't find a fault with it. It tries to limit itself to what can be argued with facts so it doesn't propose many explanatory theories making it less thought provoking and more explanatory. No controversy here.

My take: a good first summary about how intangibles are taking over the economy, but disappointingly little that is radically new. If you’re looking for a provocative and perhaps non-intuitive take, this isn’t it.

I skimmed it. It embodies many of the characteristic vices of the magazine article padded into book genre...