I suppose I am in danger of always saying that the Finns have the answer to everything but when we look at the current row over the benefits bill, it is worth looking at Finland
Don’t the Finns also have a more ‘enlightened’ approach to taxation as well? Higher rates for higher earners, as opposed to tax breaks for the already wealthy. That would be a good idea as well
Good point - an education system effectively controlled by certain public schools and universities wasn’t ‘fit for purpose’ 50 years ago, even less so now (and I hate the misuse of ‘public’)
I’m just reading “The Spirit Level - Why Equality is better for everyone” by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. Unsurprisingly Finland does well on equality and most other measures.
Don’t the Finns also have a more ‘enlightened’ approach to taxation as well? Higher rates for higher earners, as opposed to tax breaks for the already wealthy. That would be a good idea as well
... and an enlightened approach to education too.
Good point - an education system effectively controlled by certain public schools and universities wasn’t ‘fit for purpose’ 50 years ago, even less so now (and I hate the misuse of ‘public’)
I’m just reading “The Spirit Level - Why Equality is better for everyone” by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett. Unsurprisingly Finland does well on equality and most other measures.
Terrific piece, Jonty