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“There had previously, such as in Rome and the Netherlands, been growth over one or two centuries but this earlier growth was based on the exploitation of a single innovation. Britain had achieved growth based on a succession of changes.” quote by Edward A. Hudson — Download Open image

““There had previously, such as in Rome and the Netherlands, been growth over one or two centuries but this earlier growth was based on the exploitation of a single innovation. Britain had achieved growth based on a succession of changes.””

Edward A. Hudson

About This Quote

Source Book: Economic History of Innovation, 2015

Historical growth often relied on single breakthroughs, but sustained development needs continuous innovation.

In simple terms: Repeated change fuels lasting growth.

Key Takeaway

Encourage ongoing innovation.

Themes

innovation economic growth history

Mood

analytical reflective

Type

theoretical informative

When to use this quote

business strategy
national development
research funding
entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

industrial revolution technological diffusion policy education

Questions to Reflect On

What mechanisms sustain innovation?
How can societies avoid overreliance on a single idea?

A Different Perspective

Relying on one breakthrough can stall progress.

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