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There are also countries that are much richer than the US, yet they still have stronger worker protections. Unless the US is some sort of Goldilocks country, wi
by DiogenesKynikos 3y ago
There are also countries that are much richer than the US, yet they still have stronger worker protections. Unless the US is some sort of Goldilocks country, with just the right combination of development and size, then there's no reason why it can't have things like nationally mandated paid time off.
- maxerickson 3y agoWhich countries and what measures of wealth? For example median income in the US is higher than Luxembourg and Norway.
- DiogenesKynikos 3y agoLuxembourg, Norway and Switzerland have substantially higher GDP/capita than the US. As for median income, I think you're looking at income net of taxes, because I'm fairly certain that median gross income is higher in Luxembourg and Norway (and in Switzerland) than in the US. If you're looking at net income, you also have to factor in what those taxes do to improve quality of life (a huge amount, if we're talking about the three countries I mention above).