How Would a Sociologist Explain the Recent Economic Advances of the East

How would a sociologist explain the recent economic advances of the East Asian emerging economies?

A) Economic growth in this region took off when Russia provided generous economic aid that fueled the development of local industries.
B) Most were part of colonial situations that imposed many hardships but also helped pave the way for economic growth.
C) Dictatorial controls allowed for smoothly run,centrally planned economies that eschewed democratic planning as well as market mechanisms.
D) Many of the East Asian governments shared a Buddhist philosophy of meditation that contributed to their economic advances.