This is the second of two posts comparing the US and Europe, in response to Big Government advocates wishing that America was more like Europe. In the first post, I discussed why the desire for a European-style welfare state is misguided. In this post, I will discuss the Nordic countries (defined here as Denmark, Finland, … Continue reading US versus Europe: Nordic countries
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US versus Europe: The welfare state
If I had a bitcoin for every time I’ve heard someone say that the US should be more like Europe… What they mean is that the US follows a harsh model of laissez faire capitalism, while Europe follows a kinder, gentler model of ‘democratic socialism.’ They would like the US to adopt a larger welfare … Continue reading US versus Europe: The welfare state
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