5.6 review

an increase in a country's output of goods & services over time, typically measured by the growth rate of real GDP

real accounts for inflation making it a better indicator of true economic growth

the key driver of long-term economic growth, defined as output per worker

economic growth relies on improvements in land, labor, capital & entrepreneurship

education & skill development improve the productivity of the labor force

investments in tools, machinery & infrastructure boost productivity

technological innovation enhances the efficiency of production

availability & efficient use of natural resources can spur growth, though it's not always a requirement

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more labor, land or capital leads to higher production capacity

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advancements like automation or better communication tools make production more efficient