[marcosdumay]

> prosperity owing to the destruction of the rest of the newly industrialized world prosperity owing to the destruction of the rest of the newly industrialized world. I get that you are implying the prosperity came from competitive advantages. But it is hard to believe that the destruction of most of the world did in fact power the 50's and 60's growth.

There are several competing theories, and even taking international competitiveness into account, bankrupting your clients isn't a good way to grow.