The next supermodel
Politicians from both right and left could learn from the Nordic countries
SMALLISH countries are often in the vanguard when it comes to reforming government. In the 1980s Britain was out in the lead, thanks to Thatcherism and privatisation. Tiny Singapore has long been a role model for many reformers. Now the Nordic countries are likely to assume a similar role.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “The next supermodel”
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