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| | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9vBJCMD69w Are Some Cultures Better than Others?] | | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9vBJCMD69w Are Some Cultures Better than Others?] |
| | + | == Cultural characteristics of the most productive countries per capita == |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_GDP_(nominal)_per_capita List of countries by GDP (nominal) per capita] |
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| | + | '''Liechtenstein:''' |
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| | + | Austrian/French/German influences, business-oriented, Roman Catholic, low debt as a nation, into the arts/music, low television watching |
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| | + | Austrian culture: [https://archive.ph/AjOBE#selection-2871.0-2871.45 The Untold Story of Vienna’s Global Influence]. The values of cooperation, formality, gemütlichkeit (warmth or happiness), neutrality/peacefulness, artistry ([[Openness]]/[[creativity]]), formality, privacy, and practicality (See: [https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/austrian-culture/austrian-culture-core-concepts Austrian core concepts]). |
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| | + | French culture: Liberty, equality (All citizens have the same rights and obligations), fraternity, intellectualism, formality, courtesy, artistry, individualism, and artistry ([[openness]]/[[creativity]]). See: [https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/french-culture/french-culture-core-concepts#french-culture-core-concepts French core values]. |
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| | + | German culture: [[Efficiency]], punctuality (See: [[Time management]]), order and organization, family, community, strive for perfection/excellence/precision, [[critical thinking]] and practicality (See: [https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/german-culture/german-culture-core-concepts German core values]). |
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| | + | '''Monaco:''' |
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| | + | Tourism and banking. Low income/business taxes. |
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| | + | '''Singapore:''' |
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| | + | *[https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/singaporean-culture/singaporean-culture-core-concepts Singaporean cultural core concepts]: [[Efficiency]], cultural concept of "face", [[Harmony]], [[Confucianism]], [[Self-control|Discipline]], [[Motivation]], [[Humility|Modesty]] and Cleanliness. Former British colony. |
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| | + | Core British values: Democracy, rule of law, stoicism, diligence, class, respect, tolerance, individual liberty, politeness, reserved, fairness, regional diversity (tolerance) and humor (See: [https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/british-culture/british-culture-core-concepts#british-culture-core-concepts British core values]). |
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| | + | '''Switzerland:''' |
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| | + | Punctuatual ([[Time management]] and reliability), [[openness]], commitment to quality and excellence, sense of community and civic responsibility and balanced view of life (See: [https://fantasticswitzerland.org/blog/f/the-swiss-character-how-are-swiss-people#:~:text=The%20Swiss%20character%20is%20a,or%20do%20business%20in%20Switzerland. The Swiss Character: How Are Swiss People?]. German, French and Italian influences. |
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| | + | Italian core values: [https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/italian-culture/italian-culture-core-concepts#reputation-and-fare-la-bella-figura Italian core values] |
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| | + | '''USA:''' |
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| | + | [[Openness]]/[[creativity]]/[[innovation]], business orientation and freedom. British influence. |
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| | + | '''Ireland:''' |
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| | + | Strong family values, Christian influence, sense of community, wit, love of storytelling and an appreciation for tradition (See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Ireland Cultural of Ireland) |
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| | + | '''Norway:''' |
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| | + | Highly developed mixed economy. Openness. Strong sense of community. Freedom. Humility. Love of nature. |
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| | + | '''Bermuda:''' |
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| | + | British/Caribbean/Portuguese/African/Native American/American cultural influences. Protestant/Christian influence. |
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| | + | '''Luxemburg:''' |
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| | + | Roman Catholic, Openness (multilingual and multicultural country), pro-European, cautious, and rich cultural history in music/painting/photography |
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| | + | '''Cayman Islands:''' |
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| | + | British Influence, tourism and financial services. |
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| | + | '''Isle of Man:''' |
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| | + | Irish influence. Low-tax economy with insurance, information and communications technology (ICT), and offshore banking forming key sectors of the island's economy (See: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_the_Isle_of_Man Economy of the Isle of Man]. |
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| | == Small town USA: Nice places == | | == Small town USA: Nice places == |