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Why does free college work in Denmark but will fail if implemented in America? (piefed.social)
submitted 4 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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[–] 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

American who moved to Denmark (though I haven't yet studied here at university, just language schools).

It would work in the US just fine, except that it wouldn't funnel money from 18 year old kids taking out loans to rich people's pockets.

My overall tax burden is only a little higher (3.5-4%) than it was in the US. And for that I get healthcare, university, significantly better working conditions and QoL all around, and a society I'm proud of instead of ashamed of.

Big recommend, though I don't consider the language easy

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    My overall tax burden is only a little higher (3.5-4%) than it was in the US.

    Does that also take into consideration not having to pay insurance premiums for basic healthcare?

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