Paul said: History suggests that, all other things being equal, a society prospers in proportion to its ability to prevent parents from influencing their childr

Paul said: History suggests that, all other things being equal, a society prospers in proportion to its ability to prevent parents from influencing their children's success directly. I am studying development policies and growth economics this year. His statement really doesn't count for the countries who have very little wealth to begin with. In fact, he needs to clarify that it is better for wealth to be passed through families, than for that wealth to be destroyed.