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In comparison to SF/LA/NY etc. we have very few homeless people in Scandinavia. If I were to speculate then I think our extensive social security systems (free

by vikeri 8y ago

In comparison to SF/LA/NY etc. we have very few homeless people in Scandinavia. If I were to speculate then I think our extensive social security systems (free healthcare & education etc.) is the reason why. But then we all pay 30-55 % tax on our income to fund that social security.

CryptoPunk 8y ago
People of Scandinavian descent in the US have much lower levels of homelessness as well, so I think it's far more likely a socio-cultural cause, rather than political.
- all2 8y ago
  You work hard, your family works hard, and you help people out. Its sort of unspoken, but I've seen it in action a few times.
  - fjsolwmv 8y ago
    In no sense is that a "Scandinavian"-specific trait.
tropo 8y ago
Another reason is the very strong motivation provided by your winter. Being homeless results in death, which explains why you have very few homeless people in Scandinavia.
dahdum 8y ago
Your area also has the highest rates of compulsory mental health hospitalization in Europe. To do so in the US would likely not be constitutional.