Ferguson’s thesis is not without flaws. Three critiques stand out:

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However, Ferguson also notes that the emerging economies face their own institutional challenges. He argues that the rise of China, in particular, is threatened by the decline of its own institutions, such as the rule of law and property rights. The Chinese government's increasing reliance on state-owned enterprises and its crackdown on dissent have raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of its economic growth.