Lower left detail of Phillip's Economic Computer, the machine conceived by Bill Phillips (1914-1975), a New Zealand-born engineer turned economist. Phillips designed the machine to demonstrate in a visual way the circular flow of money within the economy. Approximately fourteen machines were built, and this particular machine was used as a teaching aid at the London School of Economics. It ran until May 1992. Side lit.

Picture Reference: 10303574
Subject: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY > Computing & Data Processing > Analogue, 1940S - Present Day
Inventory No.: 1995-0210
Credit: Science Museum

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