Nima discusses the economic mechanisms behind what Carroll Quigley refers to as "The Instrument Of Expansion", namely inventiveness, saving & investment.
Sources:
Evolution of Civilizations by Carroll Quigley (https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Civilizations-Carroll-Quigley/dp/0913966576)
Tragedy & Hope by Carroll Quigley (https://www.infowarsstore.com/infowars-media/books/tragedy-hope.html)
