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Debunking Utopia : Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism by Nima Sanandaji (2016, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherWND News Center
ISBN-101944229396
ISBN-139781944229399
eBay Product ID (ePID)227760258
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Book TitleDebunking Utopia : Exposing the Myth of Nordic Socialism
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicPolitical Ideologies / Communism, Post-Communism & Socialism, Sociology / General, Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism, World / European, Economic Conditions, Public Policy / Social Policy, Political, Utopias
GenrePhilosophy, Political Science, Social Science, Business & Economics
AuthorNima Sanandaji
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-013123
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal335.50948
SynopsisAt first glance, Nordic countries seem to have everything liberals want to see in America: equal income distribution, good health, low levels of poverty, and thriving economies, all co-existing with big welfare states. By copying Nordic policies, many in the American left hope to transform America to a similar socialist "utopia." In Debunking Utopia , Swedish author Nima Sanandaji explains why this is all wishful thinking. He systematically proves that the high levels of income equality, high lifespans and other signs of social success in the Nordics all predate the expansion of the welfare state. If anything, the Nordic countries reached their peak during the mid-twentieth century, when they had low taxes and small welfare states. Perhaps most astonishing are his findings that Nordic-Americans consistently outperform their cousins who live across the ocean. People of Nordic descent who live under the American capitalist system not only enjoy higher levels of income, but also a lower level of poverty than the citizens of the Nordic countries themselves., Left-leaning academics, liberal pop stars such as Bruce Springsteen, and Democrat politicians from Bernie Sanders to Bill and Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama all have one thing in common: they are avid admirers of Nordic-style social democracy. The reason is simple. At first glance, Nordic countries seem to have everything liberals want to see in America: equal income distribution, good health, low levels of poverty, and thriving economies, all co-existing with big welfare states. By copying Nordic policies, many in the American left hope to transform America to a similar socialist "utopia." In Debunking Utopia , Swedish author Nima Sanandaji explains why this is all wishful thinking. Certainly, some aspects of Nordic welfare states, such as childcare provision, merit the admiration of liberals. But overall, it is a unique culture based on hard work, healthy diets, social cohesion and high levels of trust that have made Nordic countries successful. Sanandaji explains how the Nordic people adopted this culture of success in order to survive in the unforgiving Scandinavian climate. He systematically proves that the high levels of income equality, high lifespans and other signs of social success in the Nordics all predate the expansion of the welfare state. If anything, the Nordic countries reached their peak during the mid-twentieth century, when they had low taxes and small welfare states. Perhaps most astonishing are his findings that Nordic-Americans consistently outperform their cousins who live across the ocean. People of Nordic descent who live under the American capitalist system not only enjoy higher levels of income, but also a lower level of poverty than the citizens of the Nordic countries themselves. Sanandaji's previous writings on the roots of Nordic success have gained media attention around the world and been translated into many languages. Debunking Utopia , which expands on this work, should be read by all--liberals and conservatives alike--who follow the debate over the future of American welfare. As Sanandaji shows, there is much Americans can learn from both the successes and failures of Nordic-style social democracy.
LC Classification NumberHX318.5.S26 2016
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- 20 Nov, 2019
Filled with facts, statistics and common sense
This book was a non-stop read for me as I couldn’t put it down. It’s filled with statistics, graphs, studies, facts and common sense analysis from a person who lives in Sweden and came as an immigrant at a young age.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Jul, 2018
Great book!
Pretty much what I expected, went into great detail! Bernie...you lie!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
