To brand my own nation, I would want to ensure that my nation had a progressive, egalitarian image. A nation which oppresses its citizens is a nation which I do not want my framework to support. In order to ensure that my nation has this image, it is necessary that it has the qualities necessary to incubate these qualities and allow them to thrive. A progressive cultural mindset is the product of the people, but it is possible for the nation as a whole to guide this image as it passes laws or other methods of construction to ensure that marginalized peoples have the ability to see themselves protected regardless of outside forces.
Furthermore, a nation with a flawed or corrupt government will struggle to develop, and marginalize its own people. We see that, as shown in the Pincus article, the advancement of markets does not necessarily mean that a country will continue to grow. As "agencies of the state adapted, [they] leverag[ed] access to state assets and authority into lucrative income earning opportunities" (48). Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that the government of my nation is as benevolent as possible, keeping the best interests of the citizens in mind. The Pincus article continues by noting that "[a]s the state commercialized it also fragmented, as central authorities lacked the capacity or will (or both) to impose discipline on subordinate agencies and force agencies of central and local government to collaborate rather than compete" (49). By ensuring that there is a proper system of checks and balances on government, it is more possible that the government will keep the interests of its people in mind.
Under what circumstances is a nation seeking a progressive, egalitarian image allowed to flourish?
- Pincus, Jonathan. "Why Doesn't Vietnam Grow Faster?: State Fragmentation and the Limits of Vent for Surplus Growth." Journal of Southeast Asian Economies, 32:1, April 2015, pp. 26-51.
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