Things That Changed the World. The History of Economics in 50 Inventions

Simple inventions can trigger global processes and fundamental transformations. They shift the balance of economic power, determine winners and losers, change social relations and open up thousands of new opportunities. And they tell the story of how our world changes and functions. How did the invention of the gramophone deepen wealth inequality? What impact did the invention of the Gillette razor have on business? Why did the advent of air conditioning become not only a matter of comfort in homes, but also of settling entire territories?