industralisering
Industrialisering, or industrialisation, is the process by which an economy shifts from primarily agrarian and craft-based production to large-scale manufacturing and mechanized industry. This transformation is usually accompanied by urbanization, the growth of factories, rising productivity, and a shift in employment from agriculture to industry and, later, services. It also involves changes in technology, energy use, transportation, and institutions that enable sustained growth of output.
Historical overview: The term is closely linked with the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the
Variations and features: Different regions industrialized at different speeds. Common features include the factory system, mechanized
Impacts and legacy: Industrialization tends to raise overall output and living standards over time but can