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To: TimF who wrote (326769)	2/22/2007 1:55:05 AM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1578015

Generally a high degree of freedom in markets is associated with more wealth and opportunity. The Scandinavian countries are very small, also in some ways they have very free economies. Iceland is ranked #15 in the index of economic freedom. Finland and Sweden aren't far behind. That's the point I have been trying to make to you. They combine socialism and capitalism together, taking what they consider to be the best from both ~isms. They fall down in the "Freedom from Government" criteria but do well on some other measures such as "Business Freedom" "Property Rights" and "Freedom from Corruption" I am not clear what they are talking about in terms of corruption.....the Scandinavians have a reputation for being honest. As for the rest, you need to spend some time over there........things are not as onerous as you guys make them out to be.