S2 E6: Inventors/Engineers, Directed Technical Change, and the British Industrial Revolution with Walker Hanlon from Northwestern University
The Innovation and Diffusion Podcast
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Engineers: Pioneers of the Industrial Revolution
This chapter explores the pivotal role engineers played during the British Industrial Revolution, marking a shift from traditional inventors to specialized engineers. It discusses the implications of professionalization on productivity and innovation, supported by patent data indicating a rise of engineers during this era. The analysis highlights the interplay of market expansion and technological specialization, ultimately linking these dynamics to Britain's unprecedented economic growth.
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