Question:
I understand that technology helps to increase productivity , which in turn frees up resources - allowing interest rates to remain lower than otherwise possible. But i am not sure how increased productivity (assuming that is the main benefit of technological advances) drives economic growth. As i understand it economic growth needs to be accomated by an increase in the money supply , which in turn relies on the banking system for loans etc. So why is it that increased productivity leads people to take out more loans - which then leads to more growth?