Scandinavian countries are the envy of the world. They manage to be both wealthy and socially progressive, with generous government programs and low levels of wealth inequality. The World Happiness Report devotes an entire chapter to “Nordic exceptionalism,” analyzing why these cold-climate nations are consistently rated among the happiest on Earth. Read More
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