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

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Innovations in technology such as the printing press, navigation tools, and advances in shipbuilding, as well as innovations in business such as joint-stock companies and banking, brought Europe into a new merchant capitalist economy during the 15th and 16th centuries. This period is often referred to as the Age of Discovery or the Renaissance.

During What Period Did Innovations in Technology and Business Bring