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> And Scandinavians in the US are far richer than Scandinavians in Scandinavia, at both the median and average. The Scandinavians immigrating to the US are not
by acchow 5y ago
> And Scandinavians in the US are far richer than Scandinavians in Scandinavia, at both the median and average.
The Scandinavians immigrating to the US are not a random sampling of Scandinavians. Getting a visa to live in the US usually requires a high-paying job. Usually of high skill or of exceptional talent. Basically the US work visa system selects for the cream of the crop.
- FredPret 5y agoYes but OP also says that the average white American (vast majority born in-country) does better than the average white Scandinavian.