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Thinking about working hours vs. GDP/cap, for example in this graph. It seems that poor countries aren't poor because of any lack of work. If anything, people in poor countries work much more. However, their productivity is low in comparison to richer countries. How can poor countries improve their productivity? Is it as simple as introducing technology and organizational systems from the West, or is there more to it?
Since you're largely stuck with the human capital and natural resources you have the only thing you have control over is improving your institutions and create enough stability that people dare to invest.
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