The Rise And Fall Of Nations
There are 3 major forces that drive the rise and fall of nations:
- The changing relative powers of countries: As countries rise and fall in power, the world order changes.
- The changing relative productivity of countries: As countries become more or less productive, their wealth and power also change.
- The changing values of countries: As countries' values change, so too does their behavior on the world stage.
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