07-23-2019, 07:47 PM
Quote:Raising your kids in Estonia is easier than in most countries around the world, according to the latest report by UNICEF. Estonia ranks highest for family-friendly policies in OECD and EU countries together with Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Portugal. Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, United Kingdom and Ireland rank the lowest. According to the report, Estonia offers mothers the longest duration of leave at full pay at 85 weeks, followed by Hungary (72 weeks) and Bulgaria (65 weeks). The United States is the only country included in the analysis with no national paid leave policy for mothers or fathers.Estonia, Sweden, Norway and Iceland rank highest for family-friendly policies according to UNICEF - Work in Estonia
Quote:Taxes are a big political issue the United States. Progressive Democrats like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed higher taxes on wealthy Americans to help fund generous state welfare programs. Sweden, and other Nordic countries, are often now used as successful examples of nations that collect high taxes without hurting employment or their economies. Here's a look at how Sweden pulls it off.Taxes in Sweden: How one Nordic country balances growth with high taxes