You imply that entrepreneurs do it primarily to get rich. That may be true for some, but it's not universally true. Many of us want to do interesting work to cr

You imply that entrepreneurs do it primarily to get rich. That may be true for some, but it's not universally true. Many of us want to do interesting work to create something meaningful, while maintaining some control over our own lives. The way the US healthcare system is set up, leaving a big employer is incredibly hard after the age of 30-35. (I've done it myself.) It's also not obvious that Nordic countries (e.g. Finland) have less entrepreneurship than the US does. If they do (I couldn't find hard data), it's as likely to be for cultural reasons as economic ones. Scandinavia has produced a disproportionate number of artists and athletes - another kind of "entrepreneur." No doubt access to healthcare made it easier for them to pursue their passion.