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What was the GDP per capita growth in Britain from 1663 to 1707?
What was the GDP per capita growth in Britain from 1663 to 1707?
Which factor contributed to labor displacement in agriculture during the 18th century?
Which factor contributed to labor displacement in agriculture during the 18th century?
Which of the following best describes Britain’s capital prices compared to other European countries?
Which of the following best describes Britain’s capital prices compared to other European countries?
What was a characteristic of the British economy during the pre-1840 period?
What was a characteristic of the British economy during the pre-1840 period?
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How was the price of energy, such as iron and wood, characterized in Britain?
How was the price of energy, such as iron and wood, characterized in Britain?
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What was a common characteristic of most manufacturing firms between 1841 and 1910?
What was a common characteristic of most manufacturing firms between 1841 and 1910?
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Which factor is not a determinant of labor productivity growth?
Which factor is not a determinant of labor productivity growth?
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In which year did the share of cotton textiles in Britain's industrial output reach 12.7%?
In which year did the share of cotton textiles in Britain's industrial output reach 12.7%?
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What does the 'deskilling' hypothesis suggest about the industrial revolution?
What does the 'deskilling' hypothesis suggest about the industrial revolution?
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By 1800, where were steam engines predominantly concentrated?
By 1800, where were steam engines predominantly concentrated?
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