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Mumford, Michael D.; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1989
Studied influence of age and research support on frequency of technical innovation and economic growth in United States between 1929-1984. Found research support and age influenced number of patents awarded which, in turn, influenced deviations in gross national product. Concluded that development and maintenance of creative potential needs…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Creative Thinking, Economic Progress, Human Capital