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"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Economic Growth Strategies: Developed vs. Developing Countries

Developed countries focus on innovation and advancing the technological frontier, emphasizing research, development, and pioneering new business models. They rely heavily on creating new technologies rather than duplicating existing ones. In contrast, developing countries can accelerate their economic growth by leveraging technologies from developed nations, utilizing methods such as licensing, reverse engineering, or purchasing technologies, as seen in past practices by countries like Japan. However, modern technological complexity makes reverse engineering more challenging than in previous decades. For example, significant achievements in high-performance aerospace technologies, like jet engines, are primarily held by a few countries, illustrating a stark divide in capability between developed and developing nations. The ability to produce advanced machinery, such as wide-bodied aircraft, relies heavily on specialized knowledge and high-performance engineering, underscoring the importance of technology architecture in economic growth.

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