What is the connection between the printing press and economic change?
a) Increased availability of affordable books led to higher literacy rates and a more educated workforce.
b) The printing press facilitated the spread of new economic theories and practices, leading to shifts in economic systems.
c) Printing press technology reduced the cost of producing written materials, stimulating the growth of industries such as publishing and education.
d) The printing press enabled the rapid dissemination of news and information, fostering economic globalization and trade expansion.