The 707 Revolution: And the Cost of Doing Business

In The 707 Revolution, author Harvey Stump examines the economic impact that this phenomenon has had on the economy of the United States. During our country’s early years, corporate America had no major competition. It thrived, helping to create one of the greatest and wealthiest countries in the world.

In 1955, the Boeing 707 passenger jet was commissioned. This sparked what Stump calls the 707 Revolution, created by jet cargo transports and semiconductor technology that changed our econom...