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Urban Unemployment due to Technological Displacement
A significant social and economic consequence of the Industrial Revolution was the rise in urban unemployment. The mechanization of production, while boosting productivity, displaced many workers from their jobs. This created a larger pool of unemployed individuals in cities, a key factor that influenced labor market dynamics and ultimately, worker bargaining power.
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