The Happiest Country on Earth Isn’t What You Think
6/20/202620 min
Finland has once again been named the happiest country on Earth, but its success may not fit the usual American assumptions about Nordic life. The country ranks highly not just in life satisfaction, but also in freedom, education, and overall well-being. In this episode, Morning Wire looks at what Finland gets right, what the U.S. often misunderstands about it, and what lessons America might take from its model, with insights from author and Finnish education expert William Doyle. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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William Doyle· Guest0:59
[upbeat music] I think the reason that Finns are satisfied and content with their society more than any other society, that's really the definition of, uh, the happiness index, I think, is that it is a capitalist paradise.
John Bickley· Host1:17
For the ninth year in a row, Finland has been ranked the happiest country on Earth. They also received the highest ranking for freedom, largely due to pro-business policies.
Georgia Howe· Host1:26
In this episode, we sit down with a New York Times bestselling