During what period did innovations in technology and business bring Europe into a new merchant capitalist economy?

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The 15th and 16th centuries saw a wave of technological and business innovations in Europe, including the development of printing, advances in navigation and shipbuilding, and the rise of joint-stock companies. This period is often referred to as the "Age of Exploration" or the "Commercial Revolution" and marked the transition from a feudal economy to a merchant capitalist economy.

During What Period Did Innovations in Technology and Business Bring