Economic growth deﬁned as rising GDP per person has occurred since the Roman Empire
(approximately 2,000 years ago).

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Economic growth as we understand it today is a relatively recent phenomenon, and GDP as a concept has only been around since the mid-20th century. While there were periods of technological and economic progress throughout history, sustained growth in terms of rising GDP per person has only occurred in the past few centuries.

Economic Growth Deﬁned as Rising GDP Per Person Has Occurred