John Howkins is a filmmaker, businessman and author of the book, "The Creative Economy: How People Make Money from Ideas," a work which is very relevant to modern day China.
John Howkins wrote "The Creative Economy" back in 2001. It explored the importance of creativity in a modern economy and in modern life. Understanding the role that innovation and creativity play in a modern economy would be useful not just for the career prospects of individuals that might read the book; it also has implications for education, copyright law, technology and economic policy.
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To read the original article: 2014-06-11 Interview with John Howkins