Technological and Living Standard Convergence in Capitalist Countries
The global dissemination of new technologies ultimately led to a process of convergence, where initial disparities in technological capabilities and living standards between nations began to diminish. This trend was particularly prominent in countries that had embraced a capitalist economic system, as it provided the necessary institutions and incentives for adopting these innovations.
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