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The Steam Engine as a General-Purpose Technology
Analyze the role of the steam engine as a 'general-purpose technology' during its development. In your response, explain how its evolution from a specialized tool to a widely adopted power source transformed multiple, distinct sectors of the economy, providing specific examples to support your points.
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