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Luxembourg is only the 16th
most prosperous country.
Unbeknownst to us, comes
along another international evaluation of countries’ performances. This time it
is alarming, because the “Legatum 2014 Prosperity Index” would like to see us
number 16 only. It cannot be. It is the ultimate offense.
Dear Legatumators: We are
number one for GNP per capita, we are the richest, we are number one in aid to
the “developing” world, giving 1% of GNP. We have the biggest funds and the mostest banks. We are the biggest of the small
countries. We'll get the most expensive Tramway. What are you talking about? Our feelings are hurt! Where did you go
wrong?
Ah, OK, I see. You went
fishing for variables that pull us down, such as entrepreneurship, education,
governance and social capital. Next year we’ll be prepared. We got a new
government.
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