Lesson: Why Countries Prosper
Have you ever wondered why some countries prosper, and others do not? Some think it depends on political stability, while others say productivity is the main reason countries become great. Well, as you may imagine, it’s a little more complicated than that. It is, however, one of the reasons why the US has outperformed Japan over the last 30 years. I’m not saying you can solve the world’s problems after taking this lesson. You will have a better understanding of why things are the way they are.
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Example Article
Each conversation topic is based on a theme. In order to help students acquire a basic understanding of that topic, four media articles are provided for them to read. I will never test you on the articles, but I strongly suggest you book lessons far enough in advance to give yourself enough time to properly prepare. The better prepared you are, the more benefit you will receive from our conversations.
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