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“Innovating economies expand and develop. Economies that do not add new kinds of goods and services, but continue only to repeat old work, do not expand much nor do they, by definition, develop.” quote by Jane Jacobs
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“Innovating economies expand and develop. Economies that do not add new kinds of goods and services, but continue only to repeat old work, do not expand much nor do they, by definition, develop.”

Jane Jacobs

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Source Book: The Death and Life of Great American Cities, 1961

Economies grow by creating new products and services; repeating old work limits expansion and development.

In simple terms: New goods drive growth.

Key Takeaway

Foster innovation, not repetition.

Themes

economy innovation development growth creativity

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

economic policy

When to use this quote

  • startup ecosystems
  • policy making
  • R&D investment
  • business diversification
  • urban planning

Key Concepts

creative destruction economic dynamism productivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we encourage novel ideas in stagnant sectors?
  • What barriers prevent new product creation?
A Different Perspective

Innovation can be hindered by regulation and risk aversion.

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