Innovation and Productivity Advances in British Agriculture: 1620–1850

James B. Ang, Rajabrata Banerjee, Jakob B. Madsen · 2012 · Southern Economic Journal

Summary. British agriculture between 1620 and 1850 experienced substantial productivity gains driven primarily by technological progress. The researchers measured technological advancement through agricultural patents and published books on farming methods, finding strong evidence that innovation directly fueled productivity improvements. This supports economic theory linking agricultural development to broader economic growth.

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Ang, J. B., Banerjee, R., & Madsen, J. B.. (2012). Innovation and Productivity Advances in British Agriculture: 1620–1850. Southern Economic Journal. https://doi.org/10.4284/0038-4038-2011.239

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DOI: 10.4284/0038-4038-2011.239
Countries: United Kingdom
Regions: Europe
Categories: agtech, innovation-theory
Added: 2026-04-28