Economic studies typically underestimate incremental changes in consumer goods and design innovations that enhance allocative efficiency and structural dynamics. This paper assesses over 12,000 innovations by female patentees and participants in industrial fairs and prize-granting institutions...

Economic studies typically underestimate incremental changes in consumer goods and design innovations that enhance allocative efficiency and structural dynamics. This paper assesses over 12,000 innovations by female patentees and participants in industrial fairs and prize-granting institutions...

I. Context -- Unfinished business -- Beyond needs and journeys -- Leaner commerce -- II. Models -- Shaving, rocking out, and looking fabulous -- Flying hours, wash cycles, and miles driven -- Laughter, rocks, and quality of life -- III. Action -- Committing to outcomes -- Breaking the quality...