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Re:The lessons from America’s astonishing economic record by Gareth321 on Sunday April 16, 2023 @01:28PM (#35592188)
> America operates on the principal that it is better to fail quickly and rebuild than it is to defend what’s not working to preserve the status quo for as long as possible. In a century marked by rapid technological change, it is probably better to hybridize the American and European approaches, allowing faster bankruptcies and more flexible job termination in Europe while also providing a more generous safety net in the US.

This is Denmark's model and it works very well. Denmark is considered the easiest to do business in Europe, and #4 globally (https://www.copcap.com/news/denmark-is-the-easiest-place-for....).

Re:The lessons from America’s astonishing economic record by ttul on Sunday April 16, 2023 @01:30PM (#35592214)
Denmark came to mind as I was writing my comment, but I am not well enough informed. Thanks.
Re:The lessons from America’s astonishing economic record by euroderf on Sunday April 16, 2023 @02:35PM (#35592920)
I'm no expert but afaik Denmark combines business flexibility with a decent social net. It is a dessert topping AND a floor wax.
Re:The lessons from America’s astonishing economic record by PaulDavisThe1st on Sunday April 16, 2023 @08:25PM (#35595430)
I always viewed Canada as a similar blend, except with frigid winters, more snow, moose and yet still unpleasant summers except on the southwestern and southwestern coastlines.