Quote:
Originally Posted by JurisDictum
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Yes globally speaking. Out of all the rich countries, where the ones that argue "we can't afford" investment in our workforce.
See you talk about a poorer country to make your point (Spain), because your point doesn't hold up in Sweden or Germany (which isn't actually socialist at all -- It's called corporatism). We don't compare countries with High GDP per capita with countries with low GDP per capita. This is why I'm not up here pointing out how Somila proves how stupid libertarian policies are.
Again to you, there no difference between communism, democratic-socialism, or Barrock Obama. So it's surprising your talking about France when I'm trying to talk about democratic-socialist institutions working better.
We never had a free market in this country. There was always a close relationship between the top of actors and government and top actors in business. Things like the Railroads and slave agriculture make this pretty clear. A free market as described by Smith doesn't exist, never exited, and never will.
Edit: I'm not arguing there has never been a safety net program too generous. France is actually kind of an example -- for they tend to have problems with pension plans being too generous (I would argue corrupt in some cases). Were in no danger of implementing too generous of a welfare state.
|
As far as GDP you posted the countries and the argument isnt about GDP its about socialism as a cultural and economic solvent at this point. Your own chart has Denmark listed but they are 37th GDP while France is 6th. Italy would fall in here as well. They have implemented all of the crap safety net nanny state stuff you want and its killing them. You are just trying to sweep the failings under the rug as usual with leftist.