Innovation drove economic growth from "summary" of The Story of Mankind, Original Edition (Yesterday's Classics) by Hendrik Willem Van Loon
In the course of centuries, mankind has made many inventions. Every new machine that it has invented has made the work of men easier and more productive. These inventions have enabled mankind to work with greater speed and efficiency. They have allowed people to produce more goods in a shorter amount of time. As a result, people have been able to create more things to sell and trade. This increase in production has led to an increase in wealth for many individuals and societies. The process of invention has been driven by the human desire to improve their lives. People have always wanted to find ways to make their work easier and more efficient. This desire has led people to come up with new ideas and w...
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