China is trying to experiment with a limited amount of economic freedom, while restricting other freedoms. I wonder if it will work. They will have some degree of success.
The vast majority are still very poor. I don't see how any nation can be prosperous without property rights as of yet. See exhibit A below:
Most areas of the globe without property rights, such as North Korea, Cuba, Haiti, etc, don't have lights, either, which is indicative of poverty.Some areas are not so bright because of a lack of population, however. But If China is so populated, why is it mostly dark?
What do you think?
China has a good deal of lit areas. The dark areas are very mountainous.
But look at North Korea, you can't find it unless you know where to look, very dark.
At what (local) time are those pictures taken, and during what part of the year? I'd say the amount of light at 3:00am is perhaps less meaningful than the amount at 8:00pm.