Capitalism Without Capital by Jonathan Haskel

This book delves into the modern economic shift towards an intangible asset-driven economy, distinguishing it from traditional, tangible asset-based systems. It explores how investments in intangible assets like design, branding, R&D, and software are overtaking physical assets in importance, fundamentally altering the landscape of business and economy. The authors analyze the unique challenges and opportunities this shift presents, including issues of economic measurement, policy-making, and the distribution of wealth. Through a comprehensive examination, the book provides insights into how the rise of intangible assets is reshaping capitalism, influencing everything from how companies operate to how economies are managed and grow.

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Total Points: 69

Since this book was first published in 2017, there is a penalty of 68.8%. The age adjusted score is 21.53.

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