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Finland has a low population and is rich in resources. Their system ensured they had the facilities they needed to lead a happy life. Finland charges high taxes but spends on public happiness.
What’s Causing the Decline of the US and UK? A Deep Look at Family, Economy, and Social Values
- The United States of America has hit its lowest ever rank, currently ranking 24th with a Cantril Ladder score of 6.724. The main reason behind their decline is the increasing unhappiness among young people, which is expected to continue over time.
- The UK also further falls from 20th position in 2024 to 23rd in the 2025 report.
- Capitalism has had a profound impact on social structure in the past and has completely changed the traditional concepts of family life.
- In these capitalist systems, both men and women entered the job market to survive and maintain economic stability, which created distance between family members.
In relationships, interests have been given greater importance than spiritual feelings, upsetting the balance of family life; the concept of marriage has disappeared, and single life has been preferred, leading to social chaos and the collapse of the family system.
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