This term refers to the change in global economic power from one country or region to another over time due to factors like industrialization, technological advancement, trade policies etc.
Imagine a game of musical chairs where each chair represents economic dominance. The music plays (symbolizing time passing), everyone moves around (representing countries developing), and when the music stops (a significant event occurs), someone else may have taken the dominant seat!
Industrialization: The process by which an economy transforms from primarily agricultural activities into one based on manufacturing goods and services.
Trade Policies: Laws set by governments determining what goods may be imported or exported within their borders.
Technological Advancement: The introduction and adoption of new techniques or devices that improve productivity and efficiency in different sectors.
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