I would say it's one very important factor among others. Ray Dalio outlines many of the factors involved in nations rising and falling, including education in a

I would say it's one very important factor among others. Ray Dalio outlines many of the factors involved in nations rising and falling, including education in a freely available online book. I've found it an interesting read, although he takes a while to get to the point.[1] [1] https://www.principles.com/the-changing-world-order/ https://www.principles.com/the-changing-world-order/