This book investigates how rapid advancements in information and production technologies necessitate a fundamental restructuring of global governance to manage economic disruption. Peter F. Cowhey and Jonathan D. Aronson, both experts in international policy and telecommunications, utilize a framework of institutional analysis to evaluate the intersection of digital innovation and state regulation. They argue that current international frameworks are insufficient to address the volatility of the digital economy and propose specific policy strategies to foster growth while mitigating systemic risks.

Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to the study of international digital policy and governance. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is well-suited for policymakers and students of international political economy.