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Discuss the features of Schumpeter’s Theory of Development.

06 Feb 2021
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Schumpeter’s Theory of Development is one of the most influential contributions to the field of economic development, focusing on the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in driving economic growth. Joseph Schumpeter, an Austrian economist, presented his theory in various works, but his most famous exposition of development came in his book *The Theory of Economic Development* (1911). Schumpeter’s approach to development was distinct because he placed the entrepreneur at the heart of the economic process, emphasizing their role in disrupting existing market structures and creating new paths for economic advancement. 

Schumpeter’s theory is built on several key features, which revolve around the notion of economic development as a dynamic and transformative process. Unlike traditional growth models, which see development as a gradual, cumulative increase in production or capital, Schumpeter viewed development as a process marked by innovation and disruption. This theory can be better understood by exploring its core features in greater detail.

### 1. Role of the Entrepreneur

At the core of Schumpeter's theory is the concept of the entrepreneur. Schumpeter argued that the entrepreneur is the driving force behind economic development. The entrepreneur is not simply someone who manages or organizes the factors of production, as in classical economics. Instead, the entrepreneur is an innovator who introduces new products, new production methods, new markets, or new organizational forms. This innovation disrupts existing equilibrium and creates new opportunities for growth.

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