After an experiment at a Swedish nursing home, some people are saying that “less is more.” Where are we going? To the work/life balance. The Swedish Experiment Researchers wanted to find o…
How Are Sweden and Zimbabwe Similar?
For very different reasons, Sweden and Zimbabwe are moving toward a cash free economy that could increase tax revenue and decrease illegal transactions.…
Why We Can’t Call the U.S. Cashless
While an impending cashless society is creating problems for Sweden’s bank robbers, in the U.S. cash is still a popular form of payment.…
Sweden’s Switch to Driving on the Right
The cost of Sweden’s switch to right-hand traffic included new signs, the one-way streets that were reversed and the buses that had to get new doors.…
Will We Find More Tax Evasion in Italy or Sweden?
When comparing tax evasion among Italians and Swedes, the surprise results show that social norms can influence tax behavior.…
The Real Facts About Sweden’s Wealth Distribution
Although Swedish wealth distribution has been cited for its equality, the numbers reveal that the upper class has much more than most of us expect.…
Positive Externalities: CutThroat Capitalism?
Having just enjoyed several weeks in Paris, a friend of mine returned to the US with huge applause for the French health care system. Several days later, she was delighted to see Robert Frank’s …
Sweden: Elusive Equality
By Lilli DeBode, guest blogger, senior at Kent Place School Sweden has the reputation of a land of idyllic gender equality. I personally have cited the country numerous times in my previous posts. As …
Gender Issues: A Swedish and French Mystery
What happens to a woman’s career trajectory when her job is family-friendly? The results have not been what policy makers expected. In their work lives, Swedish women receive generous paid mater…
Empowering One Billion Women
Name a nation. No matter which country you choose, you probably would see that women are underemployed. And still then, you would be looking only at the tip of the iceberg. Female labor force underuti…