In many cases, the authorities are sure that developing the economy plays a major role in the country, nevertheless, there are individuals who oppose this opinion saying that there is a great number of factors which are significant in the same way. In this essay, I will discuss both these points of view and give my own opinion on the matter. Firstly, I will discuss why economic progress makes the country and its citizens powerful by the example of America and secondly, I will explore why science is probably a key to the future.