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Norway's Balanced Economic Model

This chapter examines Norway's unique economic framework that integrates hydrocarbon wealth with an extensive social welfare system. It discusses the vital role of the sovereign wealth fund and labor unions, contrasting Norway's approach to taxation and social mobility with that of the U.S. and U.K. Additionally, it highlights the historical context of economic structures and addresses the sustainability of universal benefits amid rising concerns about educational inequality.

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