quality of life in Finland
Finland is the most sparsely populated country in the European Union.
Dana sent me a link to a good article from the Christian Science Monitor.
The point of view of an American expat:
“I’ll never become rich in Finland,” one explained, “the taxes are just too high.” But for him it was a trade-off worth making. “Great healthcare, basically free. My kids get one of the best educations in the world, free.” By the way, that includes college, free. He had no plans to move back to the States.
As I spent more time in Helsinki, my own notion of the luxuries available in Finland expanded to include more than just the quiet pleasures of a cabin getaway. Finnish cities are filled with universally well-maintained and high-quality schools, hospitals, buses, trains, and parks. While most Finns might never be able to own a well-appointed SUV or a big house, they value the less-tangible assets they do have, which add up to quality of life and peace of mind. …
A Socialist paradise?
I’m not sure the Socialist Finland economy is sustainable.
What a fabulous photo!
chopbox
May 4, 2009 at 9:42 pm