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Known for writing about economics, research, and public policy, this author brings a practical eye to how innovation shapes real industries and institutions. His work connects big ideas about science and markets to everyday policy decisions.
John L. King is an economist and researcher whose work focuses on innovation and science policy. During a fifteen-year career with the United States Department of Agriculture, including roles in the Economic Research Service and the Office of the Chief Scientist, he studied intellectual property, industry structure, and the impact of research in agriculture and beyond.
His published work reflects that broad interest in how knowledge creates economic value. Rather than writing in a narrow academic lane, he has explored the links between research, policy, and industry in ways that help readers see how technical ideas affect larger social and economic systems.