Linda Weiss
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Linda Weiss is a distinguished political economist whose research illuminates the pivotal role of the state in driving technological innovation and economic transformation. Her most influential work, *America Inc.*? (2018, 147 citations), challenges conventional narratives by arguing that the United States’ global leadership in transformative innovation stems not from free-market dynamism alone, but from the strategic power of its national security state. Weiss demonstrates how defense-related investments have historically catalyzed breakthroughs in computing, aerospace, and biotechnology, reshaping our understanding of state–market relations. Her broader scholarship examines the varieties of capitalism, state capacity, and the political foundations of industrial competitiveness, with a particular focus on East Asian and Western economies. With a career spanning decades, Weiss has contributed foundational insights into how states orchestrate innovation without direct ownership, earning her a reputation as a leading thinker in comparative political economy. Her work remains essential reading for students and scholars seeking to understand the institutional underpinnings of technological leadership and economic resilience.
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- 1America Inc.?147 citations · 2018