Viking Economics: How the Scandinavians Got It Right-And How We Can, Too
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"Helps to lift the lid on what makes Northern Europe tick."--Forbes Magazine Liberals worldwide invoke Scandinavia as a promised land of equality, while most conservatives fear it as a hotbed of liberty-threatening socialism. But the left and right can usually agree on one thing: that the Nordic system is impossible to replicate elsewhere. The US and UK are too big, or too individualistic, or too . . . something.
In Viking Economics--now with a new afterword by the author--George Lakey dispels these myths. He explores the inner workings of the Nordic economies that boast the world's happiest, most productive workers, and explains how we can enact some of the changes--including universal healthcare, affordable childcare, and a month of paid vacation for all--that the Scandinavians fought for surprisingly recently. We, too, can refuse to be governed by the elites and embrace equality in our economic policy--here's how.
In Viking Economics--now with a new afterword by the author--George Lakey dispels these myths. He explores the inner workings of the Nordic economies that boast the world's happiest, most productive workers, and explains how we can enact some of the changes--including universal healthcare, affordable childcare, and a month of paid vacation for all--that the Scandinavians fought for surprisingly recently. We, too, can refuse to be governed by the elites and embrace equality in our economic policy--here's how.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1612196217
ISBN13:9781612196213
Release Date:July 2017
Publisher:Melville House Publishing
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.78 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.4" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
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Great comparison between the U.S. and Nordic countries economics!
Published by Nate J. , 4 years ago
This book is really eye-opening as an American reader. Some of the policies and solidarity in Nordic countries seems almost alien. Very inspiring for a change for betterment!
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