‘We have been told for decades that regulation is the enemy of innovation. Garry Gabison's century-spanning history tells a different story. Some innovations, absent regulation, eat into the social trust they depend on. A timely book that brings innovation policy to its proper question: Who benefits and at what cost?’

Ignacio Cofone - Professor of Law and Regulation of AI, University of Oxford

‘Dr. Gabison’s excellent book shows why innovation matters - and why law and economics must shape it. He adopts an inquisitive but critical approach to analyzing innovation. From Solow to Schumpeter, from pandemics to AI, it connects growth, incentives, and fairness with vivid examples and clear diagrams. A vital guide for policymakers, scholars, and citizens alike in our world.’

Ioannis Kokkoris - Professor of Competition Law and Economics, Queen Mary University of London