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Switzerland is not a model for how to run a typical country.

• kromem 9y ago
  I never understand how people point to existing systems that are working for a country, and then make the (valid) point that the success of those policies can't necessarily be extrapolated to another country, but then (invalidly) believe that is a suficient statement to end the conversation. Especially because those people often are talking about countries with some form of democratic socialism (where there are a number of strong success cases), and instead frequently put forward libertarianism - which is a completely untested government form in any country.
  • kevin_thibedeau 9y ago
    Switzerland sustains itself with a huge influx of foreign money by adopting policies attractive to the wealthy. That strategy can't be pursued by every nation on the planet.
    • whoishiring_ch 9y ago
      It is both attractive to the wealthy and the poor. Waiters here make more after taxes than engineers in Germany.
    • s3nnyy 9y ago
      It's also good for the poor. Waiters in Switezrland make more after taxes than engineers in Germany. That is one of the reaons I moved here. Here more about this: "8 reasons why I moved to Switzerland to work in tech" https://medium.com/@iwaninzurich/eight-reasons-why-i-moved-to-switzerland-to-work-in-it-c7ac18af4f90 https://medium.com/@iwaninzurich/eight-reasons-why-i-moved-t...
• icantdrive55 9y ago
  Why not? If I was looking for a place to live, it would be high on my list. I love they are tying fees/fines to income level too. Something, l feel, that the US should give a shot?