My hypothetical political party: "Protect private property, address negative externalities, fund true public goods, and a minimal amount of income redistribution (funded with a progressive consumption tax). Beyond that, leave us alone."

According to the tax prophet, Berk:

These 3 charts basically capture everything I believe about what works with development strategy. 1st export mix is Malaysia, 2nd is Brazil. Malaysia exports are 130% of GDP. Brazil is c. 14%.