Routledge Capitalism, Power and Innovation - Economics Book

Explore the shifting landscape of the global economy with Capitalism, Power and Innovation. This Routledge publication examines how modern corporations operate as intellectual monopolies, using private ownership of knowledge and data to secure rent and influence. As digital and pharmaceutical industries grow, they concentrate wealth and property within the United States, China, and a small group of dominant players. This book provides a deep look at the resulting economic divide, where massive corporations gain power while developing countries face increasing challenges. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how intellectual monopolies impact global development and the concentration of income. It is an essential resource for those studying economic policy, innovation, and the modern structures of global capitalism.