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Eugine_Nier comments on Politics Discussion Thread January 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: HalMorris 03 January 2013 11:09:03PM 0 points [-]

the result of enormous quantities of previously untapped natural resources and a previous lack of infrastructure.

Previously untapped natural resources are a good thing, esp. along with a well enough educated population with a good work ethic.

Previous lack of infrastructure? I'm not sure how that can be an advantage.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 04 January 2013 11:56:35PM 4 points [-]

Previous lack of infrastructure? I'm not sure how that can be an advantage.

One way to a have a fast growth rate is to start out very low.