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0 pointsthrow_pm232y ago0 comments

That may be the case, but a simple reversion to the mean may also be sufficient explanation. If everyone plays in a globalised (more or less) even playing field, then sooner or later they catch up and the initial lead will matter less.

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mym19902y ago

Its likely both, no one stays on top of the world forever, and globalization did well to level some playing fields!

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mym19902y ago

Its likely both, no one stays on top of the world forever, and globalization did well to level some playing fields!

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0 pointsthrow_pm232y ago0 comments

That may be the case, but a simple reversion to the mean may also be sufficient explanation. If everyone plays in a globalised (more or less) even playing field, then sooner or later they catch up and the initial lead will matter less.