Macron Vowed to Make France a ‘Startup Nation.’ Is It Getting There?

Re:Macron Vowed to Make France a ‘Startup Nation.’ Is It Get... by emmanuel_1234 on Monday May 28, 2018 @03:50AM (#17171148)

I don't think this makes a lot of sense. Poverty line is defined as < 60% of median income. Median income in France is heavily influenced by the minimum wage income. As a consequence, anyone working part time will be considered under the poverty line.

And in France, making less than 60% of median wage certainly doesn't make you rich, but you still get access to basic need (healthcare, even housing in some cases).

I'd rather be piss-poor in France than in the US.

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Re:Macron Vowed to Make France a ‘Startup Nation.’ Is It Get... by geezerjay on Monday May 28, 2018 @04:19AM (#17171258)

> Poverty line is defined as < 60% of median income.

Therefore that indicator doesn't reflect poverty, it only reflects income inequality. Income inequality has absolutely no impact on your ability to meet your basic needs or even having disposable income.

Just because your neighbor can afford to buy a boat it doesn't mean you're suddenly on food stamps.

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