[conservonator]

What I implied was that those societies were less burdened with the evils of poverty than most others.

I see, and what particular trait of the peoples of these lands lead to this superior state of being?

[CarrotAndStick]

Their work ethic, for one thing.

Less number of festivals/rituals, for another. The list could go on.

If you can refute the evidence, please do so.