The capitalist revolution/technology, population and growth (unit 1+2) Flashcards

1
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technology

A

a process that uses a set of inputs,
including materials, machinery, and labour, to
produce an output.

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2
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isocost line

A

all possible combinations of two inputs that a firm can purchase given a specific budget and input prices

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3
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dominating technologies

A

A technology dominates another
technology if it requires less of at least
one input, and no more of any input

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4
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what motivated technological innovation?

A

high wages relative to capital motivated technological innovation

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