Stocks fall, cash demand up as protest escalates in Hong Kong

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This gives u an idea of how riots can slow down the economic progress of a country....this is useful if u r answering the qn with the point that the educated are more prone to riots. Note most of the rioters are infamously students, just like the Tiananmen Incident. When elaborating, u need to explain:
a) why educated people are prone to riots
b) why riots can stall progress (relevance of article comes here; without this part, qn is not fully addressed)

Hong Kong's financial markets came under pressure yesterday, with stocks falling and demand for cash surging, as protesters clashed with police during a mass demonstration against legislation that would allow citizens to be extradited to China.

the clashes on the streets provided the impulse to sell...."This is a normal initial reaction, when you have social unrest or tension,

This time around, people are really concerned about political risks, and worried about foreign capital leaving Hong Kong

Qn: Discuss the claim that education guarantees progress.