Where in the world is it easiest to get rich? | Harald Eia | TEDxOslo
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Sociologist and comedian Harald Eia argues in a TEDxOslo talk that Nordic social democracies produce more rich people per capita than the US or UK. He credits high taxes, welfare and strong unions for creating a safety net that enables risk taking.
Why HN recommends it: HN uses it as a counterintuitive data point in debates on welfare states, social mobility and entrepreneurship.
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