A system’s secret weapon - tolerance of failure
One of the core reasons why the United States has been successful is that its natural resources have been developed by companies whose failure isn’t that big a deal.
Compare if you will US private enterprise with African governments that have tried to develop their own resources. An entity borrows money, tries engage in oil exploration. If it doesn’t work, it sure is nice if it isn’t a government and can declare bankruptcy.
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