Many of the things that make a country rich are invisible.  You can’t see or touch property rights, the rule of law or the ease of doing business. That makes them easy to overlook. People talk about natural resources, but pay much less attention to whether ordinary people can start and run businesses without facing senseless rules and regulations. People are much more willing to invest when their property is protected and the same rules apply to everyone, including politicians. If you’re afraid an official could take your land or shut down your business, you’re going to think twice before risking your savings. A country can have plenty of natural resources and still make it hard for its people to prosper.