The Great Merger Wave

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This paper reviews the article "Factory Size, Economies of Scale, and the Great Merger Wave of 1898-1902" and looks at the author's point of view concerning the economic history of the time. This paper discusses the many factors that contribute to factory size, explaining historical perceptions of factory size. The writer points out that these factors have a direct relationship with economies of scale and structure determining changes due to new technologies available at the time.

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"There are many factors that contribute to today's economic global status. Economic evolution did not happen over night and one can look to history to analyze trends and practices as proof. It is unfair of historians to try to pinpoint one deciding moment in history that influences today's business world. One should see today's market as a reflection of past trends and business practices, a build up of many moments of time full of mistakes and successes. It is fair to say that much of where we are today has much to do with what has been learned already but also what has yet to be learned. It is the notion of possibility that makes the present economy rich and multifaceted. It is the ability to think outside what is already known and break down barriers that makes the future of business very exciting. This type of attitude is warranted, as the world becomes a much smaller place in which to live and work."

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