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schnitzelstoat
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Why does Britain feel so poor?
Yeah, like I don't think Norway or Switzerland have ever been empires, much less superpowers.
But they provide a very good standard of living for their citizens.
xedrac
on April 4, 2025
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Norway's economy is heavily reliant on oil and gas. What of countries that don't have such abundant natural resources?
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But they provide a very good standard of living for their citizens.