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But these nations have come out of the 'pre-economic stage' too soon; they have been put to learn while yet only too apt to unlearn.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgBut these nations have come out of the 'pre-economic stage' too soon; they have been put to learn while yet only too apt to unlearn.
Bagehot reflects on the challenges nations face when transitioning from traditional to modern economies.
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