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Capitalism's Enhancement of Worker Productivity
The rise of capitalism brought about two fundamental changes that significantly increased worker productivity. The first was the expansion of markets and the organization of production within firms, which created unprecedented opportunities for specialization. The second was a continuous technological revolution, where competition among firms spurred the adoption and development of new technologies, further boosting output.
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