: Representative government and the protection of private property—distinct from autocratic rule—underpinned economic stability and the rise of corporations.
: Other civilizations have now successfully "downloaded" these six features, allowing countries like China to challenge Western supremacy. Civilization The West & the Rest
: A combination of institutional frameworks and cultural values (often linked to the Protestant work ethic) provided the human capital necessary for sustained development. Current Status and Potential Decline : Representative government and the protection of private