There was little economic growth for thousands of years until the 18th century. Per capita incomes remained stagnant until the Industrial Revolution between 1760-1820, which saw unprecedented technological innovations and growth. Modern economic growth since then has led to vast increases in global GDP and living standards, but also large inequalities between developed and developing economies. Sustaining long-term growth for all of humanity will require continued innovation as well as ensuring global cooperation and development is environmentally sustainable.