The mechanics of the industrial revolution

Joel Mokyr interviewed by Tim Phillips, 17 July 2020

Skilled artisans were needed to build, improve and mend the machines that powered the industrial revolution. Joel Mokyr tells Tim Phillips how this can help explain why the revolution happened when - and where - it did.

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Topics:  Economic history

Tags:  Industrial Revolution

Joel Mokyr

Professor of Economics, Northwestern University.

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