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What determines the economic success of countries? There are two approaches to answer this question. One takes the form of deep-sea diving. This tries to understand the underlying and often hidden dynamics that make for economic success: from demography to political structures. The other approach is the form of artful surfing: follow the ripples. Ideally, you would want to combine both approaches, but it is remarkable how few books manage to do that. 

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