How Impoverished Nations Become Prosperous: Dr. Rainer Zitelmann

Dr. Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist, and the author of several books including, most recently, “How Nations Escape Poverty: Vietnam, Poland, and the Origins of Prosperity.”Why do certain countries that previously suffered under totalitarian regimes emerge stronger, economically, than others? What factors contribute to a nation’s financial success? And what holds it back? Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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