Many countries have such socialist systems and are very poor. To cherry pick literally the most successful of such systems is not representative. (Though you c

Many countries have such socialist systems and are very poor. To cherry pick literally the most successful of such systems is not representative. (Though you could still be essentially correct) Also, Americans, on average, a much richer in the end. The American problem could have to do with 'longer lifespan' meaning 'longer in school' meaning 'longer in debt with higher salaries afterwards' , i.e. the 'higher highs' and 'lower lows' exposing a social problem that was not apparent before. I agree it's an issue though.