Does Technical Knowledge Always Lead to Economic Growth?

Tags: Capital and Interest Theory, Capitalism

09/26/2023 Frank Shostak

Economists and political elites fondly claim that economic growth is due to increased technological knowledge. That is only partly true.

Original Article: Does Technical Knowledge Always Lead to Economic Growth?

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