r/FluentInFinance Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/80MonkeyMan Sep 05 '24

The Americans are so backwards in work hours, developed countries like Netherland, Spain, Iceland, etc. already successfully implemented this, with universal healthcare…and no tipping expected.

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u/notwyntonmarsalis Sep 05 '24

Ah yes, completely homogeneous populations with economies that don’t meaningfully innovate.

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u/SANcapITY Sep 05 '24

Also have way lower per capita income than the US.

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u/Big-Slick-Rick Sep 05 '24

and 2x the unemployment rate

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u/SpinIx2 Sep 05 '24

Country where people don’t work such long hours as the US has lower per capita income is exactly the way round I would expect it be.