> That being said, if we're talking "The American Dream" then simply measuring the number of billionaires isn't a useful metric. We should really focus on self made billionaires rather than people who became billionaires due to inheritance. On that metric I believe the US still leads the pack.
Ok, but comparing billionaires isn't then even a useful metric. Let's compare the number of self-made people who are financially independent. I.e. people who doesn't need to work if they wish not to.
I have no if there exists such data, but I would be a bit surprised if the US were leading on that. But perhaps the US is, I have no idea.
Not really clanking down on the US at all btw, I just think most european countries has a better view on work-life balance, social systems like healthcare and school etc. What I wish for the EU would be to put more focus on starting new companies the way the US does. The US is clearly the leader when it comes to that IMO.
Ok, but comparing billionaires isn't then even a useful metric. Let's compare the number of self-made people who are financially independent. I.e. people who doesn't need to work if they wish not to.
I have no if there exists such data, but I would be a bit surprised if the US were leading on that. But perhaps the US is, I have no idea.
Not really clanking down on the US at all btw, I just think most european countries has a better view on work-life balance, social systems like healthcare and school etc. What I wish for the EU would be to put more focus on starting new companies the way the US does. The US is clearly the leader when it comes to that IMO.