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The Impact of Mechanization on the Value of Physical Strength as an Endowment

A key example of how technology can alter the value of an endowment is the role of physical strength in agriculture. Before the widespread use of machinery, physical strength was a valuable endowment that significantly influenced earnings. However, with the advent of mechanization, the demand for this skill decreased, which in turn lowered its relative economic value compared to other skills.

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