On the Shoulders of Giants

This book provides an introduction to Suzanne Scotchmer's contributions to the economics of innovation, intellectual property incentives, and equilibrium theory.

1. Introduction; 2. Threads in the tapestry; 3. Innovation theory (I): cumulative innovation; 4. Innovation theory (II): law and economics; 5. Clubs; 6. Evolutionary game theory; 7. Public policy; 8. Living legacy; 9. Epilogue.