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Yep. Higher taxes + minuscule military spending (compared to U.S.) + citizens who probably believe more in governance and social welfare than your average Ameri
by chundicus 6y ago
Yep. Higher taxes + minuscule military spending (compared to U.S.) + citizens who probably believe more in governance and social welfare than your average American.
- leetcrew 6y agoUS tax revenue per capita is nearly double that of the UK, more than enough to offset the difference in military budget. popular opinion is the only meaningful difference that you listed. https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/charts/tax-revenue-capita-england-scotland-wales-and-northern-ireland-199900-201516 https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/charts/tax-revenue... https://www.usgovernmentrevenue.com/breakdown_2017USdt_21ds1n https://www.usgovernmentrevenue.com/breakdown_2017USdt_21ds1...