A Surprisingly Quick Discussion of The Shortest History of Innovation with Andrew Leigh and Chris Richardson

Join us at Paperchain Bookstore to hear Andrew Leigh, author of The Shortest History of Innovation, in conversation with Chris Richardson.

About The Shortest History of Innovation...

From the wheel to gene editing, new ideas shape our world.

In this dazzling, surprising and always entertaining book, bestselling author Andrew Leigh tells the story of innovation.

Innovation shapes almost every corner of our lives, yet we rarely pause to notice it. Someone had to invent nails and wheelbarrows; alphabets and books; glass windows and windscreen wipers; tin cans and synthetic dyes. From tools and technologies to fresh approaches in art and architecture, innovation surrounds us.

Leigh shows that three forces drive innovation: tinkering, teams and trade. He examines hotbeds of creativity, the forces that suppress them, and the surprising ways ideas travel across borders and disciplines. The result is a lively, compact look at the engines powering progress.

A brilliant follow-up to his international bestseller The Shortest History of Economics.

Andrew Leigh is a member of the Australian Parliament. He holds a PhD from Harvard University, and is a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. Before being elected in 2010, he was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. His books include The Shortest History of Economics, The Luck of Politics, Battlers and Billionaires and Randomistas.

Chris Richardson is a regular media commentator and presenter on economic trends, with a track record of leading Australia’s national debates on the economy, the budget, tax, superannuation and industry trends. His passion is 'to leave the world a better place – doing so by making economics understandable for everyone.' He has worked for the Australian Treasury, the International Monetary Fund, Access Economics and Deloitte Access Economics.

This event is free but as space is limited please book to secure your place.