In the economic sphere, the extent to which the country has been put on the track of normalcy, running as a standard, normal, modern economy, is something of which everyone can be immensely proud. It is a priceless gain, achieved by hard work, dedication and intelligent policy-making. But it is not just something to look back on with satisfaction.
After all there is only one company common between the Dow Jones index of the early twentieth century and twenty first century. It rather means that such leadership will entail that for every loser in such an enterprise, there are multiple winners.