[Riodacat]

Totally disagree conclusions of this superficial analysis.
Based on my study of history, wealth is positively correlated (and poverty is negatively correlated) to the degree of political, economic and religious freedom which exists in a society.

[douginthearmy]

Based on my study of history, wealth is positively correlated (and poverty is negatively correlated) to the degree of political, economic and religious freedom which exists in a society.

While it is true that this is the MOST conducive environment for wealth creation, freedom does not necessitate wealth nor vice-versa. You said history was your guide, so think it over historically. Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan were richer than any African country will EVER be. Rome was in some ways free in its early years and developed wealth during this period, but it continued to grow extremely wealthy long after freedom had been snuffed out.