• Rich countries have a lot of physical capital and a lot of human capital. Hence, that capital is organized using the best technological knowledge.
• Physical capital - More and better tools like shovels, tractors, cell phones, roads and buildings makes worker more productive.
• Human capital – Produced by an investment in education and training by experience.
• Organization – Brings physical capital, human capital, entrepreneurs, technological knowledge for better production.
Incentives
• Some countries have good incentives (WHY?)
• Because they have good institutions that create incentives that spur prosperity.
For example, Property rights, Honest government, Dependable legal system, Political stability, Competitive and open markets
Institutions
Some countries have good institution (WHY?)
Factors such as Ideas, History, Geography, Culture, Luck helps a country to have good institutions.