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#080 - Phil Lojacono - What Broken Democracies Can Learn from Switzerland

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Comparative Governance: Poverty and Debt in Switzerland and the UK

This chapter offers a comparative analysis of poverty rates, social welfare, and governance structures between Switzerland and the UK. It highlights the effectiveness of local governance in Switzerland, the implications of their 'debt break' initiative, and the transparency in their political system, contrasting it with challenges faced in the UK. The discussion also covers the importance of attracting skilled individuals into public service through better compensation and the role of referendums in fiscal accountability.

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