Learning by doing is an economic concept that allows for the ability to increase productivity during repetitive work. Productivity increases are usually achieved by gaining experience and implementing small improvements.

The learning-by-doing mechanism, according to Kenneth Arrow, is professor and winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics, the Engine for Innovations and Technical Changes. This mechanism is also responsible for long-term growth.

In the lean manufacturing model (English for slim production), kaizen is a learning-by-doing method in the base. Also see

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