Economies are increasingly driven by intangible assets from "summary" of Capitalism without Capital by Jonathan Haskel,Stian Westlake
The modern economy is built on intangible assets that are reshaping the way businesses operate and create value. Unlike tangible assets like buildings or machinery, intangibles such as intellectual property, brand recognition, and data are difficult to quantify and can be easily replicated. These intangible assets are becoming increasingly important in driving economic growth and innovation. Intangible assets have unique characteristics that distinguish them from traditional physical assets. They are often scalable, meaning they can be used across multiple products or services with little additional cost. This scalability allows companies to leverage their intangible assets to create new revenue streams and expand their market reach. Additionally, intangible assets are often subject to increasing returns to scale, meaning that the more they are used, the more valuable they become. The shift towards intangible assets has significant implications for how we measure and understand economic activity. Traditional metrics like GDP were designed for an economy based on ...
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