Feudal Capitalism and the Innovation Economy

Jon-Arild Johannessen (Nord University, Oslo, Norway)

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English

Routledge
05 June 2023

Economic theory & philosophy; Economics of industrial organisation; Political economy; Economic systems & structures

Series: Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation

In feudal society, it was the few at the top who laid the ground for what was produced, how it was produced and how it was distributed. Freedom was restricted, and people were kept in their place by institutional structures. In capitalism, the focus is on free markets, free trade, and a personal freedom, where self-interest is assumed to lead to progress for the collective good. In today’s world, there is a move towards algorithmic capitalism at the micro-level, platform capitalism at the meso-level, and feudal capitalism at the macro-level. This is the new and innovative concept developed in this book.

The author argues that feudal capitalism is distinct but linked to the innovation economy, and represents an interconnection between the organization of feudal society and central aspects of capitalism. Additionally, he asserts that the balance between feudal capitalism and a reinvented, sustainable capitalism based on the innovation economy, can help restore the moral compass lost in the evolution of global capitalism.

The key argument of the book is that even if we see a development towards feudal capitalism, a more just and moral capitalism can be restored through various social mechanisms such as changes in the institutional framework, the development of a balanced form of globalization and re-establishing social cohesion and equality of opportunity. Further, the book offers policy interventions to support this idea.

The book will find an audience among scholars and researchers of political economy, political theory, economic history, management, AI and ethics, philosophy and automation, inequality and equality of opportunity

By: Jon-Arild Johannessen (Nord University Oslo Norway)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 689g
ISBN: 9781032450063
ISBN 10: 1032450061
Series: Routledge Studies in the Economics of Innovation
Pages: 276
Publication Date: 05 June 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part I: The political economy of the Fourth Industrial Revolution 1. Introduction: Capitalism in the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2. Institutional changes 3. A balanced form of globalization 4. Restoration of social cohesion 5. Restoring the moral compass 6. Restoring the equality of opportunity Part II: Some consequences of feudal capitalism 7. The geopolitical system 8. The maintenance of globalization 9. The unequal social hierarchy 10. Our moral compass is disintegrating Part III: Crises in the political economy 11. Innovation and economic crises: Supporting evidence Appendix 1 A historical introduction to political economy

Jon-Arild Johannessen is Full Professor in Leadership at Kristiania University College, Oslo, Norway.