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MENTAL MODEL · M5946

Rostow's Stages of Growth

Rostow's Stages of Growth
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The economic development of a country or region inevitably goes through five stages: traditional society, preconditions for take-off, take-off (the critical turning point), drive to maturity, and age of high mass consumption. Take-off requires specific conditions (e.g., investment rate exceeding 10%).

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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A coordinate for stages of growth. Whether in national development or personal career planning, there is a 'take-off period'. Before this is a long period of accumulation (preparation), after which is automated growth (maturity). Identifying which stage you are in determines whether to 'accumulate fuel' or 'sprint at full speed'.

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Economic growth is divided into five stages: traditional society, preconditions for take-off, take-off, drive to maturity, and age of high mass consumption.

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