Posts tagged United States

What are the tried and tested methods to bring development and prosperity to any nation? Why has China been growing so fast despite having no rule of law? Why is the West currently in decline after 500 years of dominance? What is the “Great Divergence”? Watch the 20 minute talk below to get the answers and give your critique.

There is a very popular belief that Great Britain became rich and powerful because it “raped” its colonies by taking away mineral resources and using slave labour. However, Spain, France, Portugal, Belgium …