Why some nations are wealthier than others – and what it means for future prosperity

Technological advancements can make it easier to produce goods, increasing what is known as total factor productivity (TFP), a key part of economic growth. Image: Unsplash/Jason Leung
Amitrajeet A. Batabyal
Distinguished Professor and the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
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