The main difference between the two periods of time leading to a similar outcome was mostly the fact that in 1918, it was possible to rely on the existing local governments and functioning market economy whereas upon restoring our independence we had to start from the scratch.
Ühesuguse tulemuseni viinud kahe ajajärgu erinevus seisnes peaasjalikult selles, et 1918. aastal sai tugineda juba eelnevalt välja kujunenud kohalikule omavalitsusele ja turumajandusele. Taasiseseisvumisel tuli aga alustada nullist.