What is the best run country in the world and why....?

Question

And please....don't mention America...I know there are great countries in Norway/Sweden/Denmark who have amazing social systems...just want to hear more about places who really look after the people.

EG: Did you know that Denmark has dentists in the SCHOOLS. Every child has their teeth, including orthodontics (braces) looked after the entire time they attend school....for free.

Well Bruce J you are honest and I really admire that. Sadly that is how Americans are viewed, and you have obviously learned and witnessed that first hand.

I don't know where the blame lies but I dont think people should blame MEXICANS for their troubles....everyone is always pointing fingers at others....it's called PROJECTING....it must be devestating to admit the truth, but just as any alcoholic must admit he is one, so must people face other truths that are difficult to face too.

But better late than never right? And all people are fundamentally the same too, and most do not lack compassion.

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MISSOURI - you know what, I think one shouldn't look so much at what the taxation rate is but WHERE those tax dollars go.

If they are fed directly back into the people and social programs, that 40 percent income they have left to spend might be more than enough they need to live on. Housing might cost next to nothing, food, consumer goods etc.

Those things factor in. I know one of the countries in the Netherlands will look after you. Say you are crippled, you are looked after for life, your house, all your needs...but unfortunately you can't emigrate there. You must be born there. I'm sure some might consider it communist or dictorship but hey, a curse to one could be a liberty to another you know?

RKO - I still haven't seen "sicko" but one of the things they mentioned in that movie is that DOCTORS are given a yearly BONUS if they cure a patient or make them better....now wow...THAT's the kind of doctor I want looking after me not that hag of a witch who doesn't give me the time of day cause she'd rather be vacationing somewhere....(she actually said that to me...I'm only working part time so that I have enough money to go on vacation....wow...now there is something you want to bank your families health on no???)

Answer 1

I haven't done enough research to be able to answer this truthfully, but wherever you go, I'll follow, honey! You got my vote!

Answer 2

The answer is Japan, but the Netherlands comes close.

The netherlands because of their social care (including prison) system - like you metioned about Denmark too.

However, the Japanese are the best run society in every angle of progressiveness, if you bear in account that they are an island marked by no natural resourses (such as oil) and have raised a nation to be the most advanced in technology and education. Research a little on the Japanese social structure and you will understand what I mean. They also have the oldest living people in the world.

Answer 3

each coutry has there grand points and there bad sides also.
englan has a good social system also scandanavia has been reported to have the healthiest living the last few years,but it is also arctic cirlce living also, the inuit have a very healthy make up also, but both suffer from fuel aquiring problems and the expense is high there. the u.s.. has its problems, asia has theres and eastern europe has there own also. so the queastion arisen has to be answered this way what are you looking for in best country to live and what do you not want involved in youur living there. then you can begin to seek what you are asking frm there but a general answer on the question is almost impossible.
other countries have public medical care also and some ven have some of the best care in the world for free. so it is for you to say what you actually seek rather than someone say this is best country to live in

Answer 4

Utopia is the 'BEST' country..It,s gotta be-cuz I just invented it.
In this country We have amazing parents,schools,hospitals. Serious Illness does not exsist,Everyone lives and lets others live.The government doesnot make its self prominent in every asspect of ones life-or in any other country.There,s No need to.Everyone cares about their country/home/their neighboring countries,all over the globe,Even space is not governed or fought over.We would be Self-sufficient,non polluting.Wars,senseless crimes,death are non exsisent..

maybe I,m thinking of Heaven not a country.
I give myself 100 pts for that thought/expression..

As for dennmark/dentist:I think this is a good thing.You train others students from that school and other colleges/trade schools in all types of feilds[hands on education] fellowman helping fellowman.
Do you want to live in my country?I,m inviting you~
Bright Blessings from Utopia..and it,s developer Diane =)

Answer 5

1) Western Europe. Pick any country. It will have a system that is far better than the rest of the world.

2) Canada, Japan, Isreal, Russia, etc. The rest of the republics in the 'first world'. With the exception of the U.S.

3) And, in dead last among civilized nations, the U.S. with it's antiquated notions about health care, drugs, crime, war and foriegn policy.

I'm embarassed by my fellow countrymen when I go abroad. I find that the least educated, least polite, most overbearing person in the room is usually an American. I wouldn't put America in the top 40 countries on the globe. It's sad, but we brought this on ourselves.

Answer 6

I think it has to be Italy and France also Norway, they give alot of incentives for families. Especially Norway they have days off for families and look after the needs of family members. In Italy there and France schools provide at an elementary level cafeterias for young children. I have seen teachers bringing yes pasta and hot food to kindergarten students. There is more values emphasized on the importance and roles of children and family, they don't leave it just up to the parents. Governments encourage families by giving them more support in days off, especially sick days for children.

Answer 7

I don't know if best run is the greatest criteria for citizenship. Even here in the USA we were free to choose a leader even if he turned out to be a weak choice. The ability to include freedom of expression, self governance, education, and access to health and opportunities I am fond of the Netherlands.

Answer 8

Denmark has the highest income tax rate, with its top-taxed citizens paying 68% of their hard-earned crowns. The basic tax rate begins at 42%.

Norway and Sweden would be among the best candidates as their tax rates are lower and standard of living as high as Denmark's.

For a list of the top ranked countries....see http://www.heritage.org/research/features/index/topten.cfm

Answer 9

I would love it if i could sell my house for a profit move to Canada. Goldie Hawn was there when her son played Hockey , she said where you pay $3,00.00 for a mirror etc. in the states Canada charges you about $70.00. I don't know what their new prime Minister is Republican or Democrat but if that one Bush was with last week is the one Condi is after, that is one thing I don't blame her for. Wow, is good looking just everything about him looks mighty fine.

Answer 10

Definitely not Germany. Between 1994 and 2003 they prosecuted 105,678 people for "thought" crimes.

Answer 11

The Kingdom of Bhutan would get my vote. Instead of a "Gross National Product" (GNP), this tiny country has a "Gross National Happiness" index which ensures that all of its citizens are happily content with their society. -RKO- 08/26/07