Better Quote by Brian Behlendorf
“There is no better form of trade a developing nation can engage in than to sell services provided by an educated population.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Open Source Economics, 2018
Developing countries benefit most by exporting skilled services rather than goods.
In simple terms: Sell knowledge, not just products.
Invest in education and digital infrastructure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- entrepreneurship
- foreign investment
- skill training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills are most marketable locally?
- How can governments support service exports?
Service markets can be volatile and dependent on external demand.