"Martin Baxter" wrote in message
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DSK wrote:

Maxprop wrote:
When was the last time you saw something
notable or particularly productive emanating from Norway? Gorgeous
country,
but stagnant.



Martin Baxter wrote:
How provincial.


Agreed. But then, to Max, there are only two choices.

I really like Jarlsberg cheese, don't know if making it
notable, productive, or indicative of creativity. I think
the milk does have to stagnate first


GDP per capita:

Norway, $42,800
USA, $41,600

(2005 figures)

Who'da thunk it?

I'm surprised it's so close. Norway has a population of 4.5 million vs. the
USA's 287.5 million. Bit of an apples/oranges situation, but considering
the disparity, I'm impressed that the USA has done so well. Speaks well for
the capitalistic system of self-reliance.

Norway will be facing a welfare state's dilemma soon:

http://www.aarp.org/research/interna...wayhealth.html

Max