Sixth, full recoqni tion and protection of the riqhts of citizens to hold and use private property, includinq their riqhts to intellectual ProPerty; Seventh, national economic objectives focused on productivity, rather than simply on Production as a purpose in itself; Eiqhth, national fiscal and monetary policies that are sound and well conceived; Ninth, international and domestic practices which suppart the expansion of free and open trade, the free flow of investment funds and other capital, and the unrestricted ability to transfer capital and profits in terms of convertible currencies. The course of recent years makes it clear that these ideas remain valid and useful as qui des to the future. And it is no coincidence that these ideas in turn are firmly based on and hiqhly resPDnsive to the key concepts of human r iqhts, humcn diversi tv and individual human aspirations. RH/8 A/S-18/PV. 5 27 (Mr. Pickering, United States) For these reasons the United States Government is deePlY committed to supporting market-oriented reforms around the world, because such reforms have worked and will continue to work to create sustainable growth and development. We believe that the major responsibility for successful &velopment rests with the people and Government of each nation. Development depends for the most part on national &cisions and domestic efforts, the desire and the ability to implement reforms and other measures needed to promote balanced and stable growth. The first step in neetinq the challenge of revitalizing economic growth end development is for each natioo to adopt appropriate economic policies. We know that in nany instances the effort to d::> this will require substantial adjustments and reforms. These changes are in fact fundamental to revitalizing the economies of developing countries and to improving their standards of living. They will also be an increasingly important consideration as developing countries compete 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on economic policies and international trade, highlighting the importance of market-oriented reforms, free trade, and economic growth. It also mentions the connection between economic development and human rights, diversity, and individual aspirations. The text does not explicitly discuss other categories such as natural resources, environment, agriculture, forestry, fishing, transport, communication, health, education, employment, humanitarian aid, or culture.

**Category**
Economic development, International trade