Economists of all persuasions have proven to be really bad at predicting the future, especially when it comes to jobs.
via reason.com
They're all voo-doo economists.
Those countries with greater economic liberty and private property rights tend also to have stronger protections of human rights. And as an important side benefit of that greater economic liberty and human rights protections, their people are wealthier. We need to persuade our fellow man around the globe that liberty is a necessary ingredient for prosperity.
via patriotpost.us
Add to that the cultural principles on which a country is based, and you have the recipe.