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“There is no better form of trade a developing nation can engage in than to sell services provided by an educated population.” quote by Brian Behlendorf
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“There is no better form of trade a developing nation can engage in than to sell services provided by an educated population.”

Brian Behlendorf

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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.

Key Takeaway

Invest in education and digital infrastructure.

Themes

economy development services education global trade

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

prescriptive insightful

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • entrepreneurship
  • foreign investment
  • skill training

Key Concepts

human capital comparative advantage digital economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What skills are most marketable locally?
  • How can governments support service exports?
A Different Perspective

Service markets can be volatile and dependent on external demand.

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