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399. Honey, I Grew the Economy

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The Hidden Economy of Home Innovation

This chapter highlights the impactful contributions of everyday inventors in the realm of home innovation, showcasing personal anecdotes and academic insights. It explores how grassroots creativity serves as a driving force for economic productivity and challenges traditional measures like GDP. The discussion emphasizes the transformative nature of user-led innovation and its philosophical implications for entrepreneurship and human flourishing.

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