Population > A Different Look at Demographics
The Scratching Post looks at the demographic question in terms of favorable population demographics and per capita wealth, and finds the strong horses for the near future (figures are per capita income):
1. USA - $41,800
2. Ireland* - $34,100
3. Australia - $32,000
4. France - $29,900
5. Argentina - $13,600
6. South Africa - $11,900
7. Mexico - $10,000
8. Brazil - $8,500
9. Iran - $8,100
It's a quickie analysis and you can certainly argue with his methodology, but it's an interesting list. I didn't realize Iran was doing so well.
Many people still don't know about Ireland's economic miracle of the last quarter century. By embracing free market principles, lower taxes, deregulation, and smaller government, they've become an economic powerhouse - the Celtic Tiger.
See also:
- Australia's Incentives for Having Babies Pays Off
- "Dingoes Stole Me Babies!"
- Big-Spending Republicans Can Learn from Ireland’s Reforms (The Future of Freedom Foundation)
Posted by lesjones
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