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Apr 23

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How Climate and Geography Shaped Scandinavian Prosperity and Democracy

Why did Scandinavia become so much more prosperous than Southern and Eastern Europe and more egalitarian than Western Europe?

THIS IS a story about how the unique landscapes, climates and geography of Scandinavia played a key role in shaping Scandinavian society…

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How Climate and Geography Shaped Scandinavian Prosperity and Democracy

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