Why were the inventions of (a) eyeglasses, (b) the water wheel, ...

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Why were the inventions of (a) eyeglasses, (b) the water wheel, and (c) the mechanical clock so important?
 
 

 
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Question 2

What factors did Adam Smith point out as encouraging technological innovation? Explain the mechanisms by which they might do this, and provide examples of such innovation.
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
This question should be answered using Landes' article.

Answer to Question 2

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This question should be answered primarily from Landes' article.