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ECON 230 - History of Innovation and Economic Growth

Credits: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Reviews the historical impact of inventions and innovation on economic activity, from pre-historic times to the modern age. We tell the story of economic evolution/revolution as it has occurred. The source of key transitions in our economy’s history has always been based on innovation - the development of new technologies and strategies which increase how efficiently we use our scarce resources to produce goods and services.  These innovations have changed the core productive activities in the economy. As the economic base of society changes, the institutions which serve the economy also change. We will discuss these changes and their implications for humanity in the past, present, and future.



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