The Inventors of a Disruptive Technology Always Benefit the Most

question 71

True/False

The inventors of a disruptive technology always benefit the most from the technology; and it is rare that fast followers catch up quickly.

Identify strategies for finding work that aligns with personal interests and strengths.

Recognize the impact of preconceptions and biases in the hiring process and employee evaluations.

Understand the key factors that influence a market economy.

Recognize the historical significance of political decisions and their impact on the United States' economic development.

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Definitions:

1707

The year marking the unification of the Kingdoms of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain, as ratified by the Acts of Union.

Political Parties

Organized groups of people with similar political aims and opinions, seeking to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to public office.

Edmund Burke

An Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, known for his support of the American Revolution and as a founder of conservative political theory.

King George III

Monarch of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until 1820, whose reign included the American Revolution and the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars.