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What is the fundamental question regarding finance and the economy?
IS FINANCE GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY.
Why did sustained growth per capita only pick up after 1650?
The role of finance played a major role: without financing, it is difficult to invest in infrastructure, let alone in science and medicine.
What is the role of finance in economic growth?
Finance played a major role in economic growth by enabling investment in infrastructure, science, and medicine.
What is finance a promise to?
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What factor, in addition to finance, contributed to sustained growth per capita after 1650?
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Study Notes
The Role of Finance in Economic Growth
- Throughout most of human history, there was no per capita economic growth, with more people leading to lower incomes.
- Technological innovations, such as windmills, crop rotations, and new crops from the Americas, temporarily increased incomes but did not lead to sustained growth.
- Sustained per capita economic growth only began around 1650.
The Impact of Finance on Economic Growth
- Finance played a significant role in facilitating economic growth by enabling investment in infrastructure, science, and medicine.
- Without financing, investing in these areas would have been difficult.
- The exploitation of natural and human resources in colonies also contributed to economic growth.
The Concept of Finance
- Finance is a promise to make future payments, and the concept of credit comes from the Latin word "to trust".
- Finance was not the only factor driving economic growth, otherwise, Spain would have been the richest country due to its colonies.
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Test your knowledge on the essential role of the financial sector in the economy with this quiz on the overview of the financial system. Explore the relationship between finance and economic growth and gain insights into the significance of the financial sector for the economy's well-being.
