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Here are the teacher pack items for Northern Europe: The Economy of Scandinavia:
Overview In this experience, students explore the Nordic countries, with an emphasis on the Scandinavian economy. They review the Happiness Report 2020 (prepared for the United Nations) and note that the Nordic countries are among the happiest in the world. They explore Nordic social democracy, and how geography, technology, and immigration play a part in the economy. To prepare for this experience, you can skim the full World Happiness Report 2020. First, go to pages 24–26 to scan the chart of 153 nations’ comparative happiness. You might look for other nations you’re interested in, such as the United States. Objectives:
Northern Europe has traditionally included Iceland, Finland, and the three Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. These five countries are often referred to together as the Nordic countries. In this experience, you will learn about two economic aspects that stand out, especially for the Scandinavian countries: the social welfare system and the role of technology in the economy.
Objectives:
The United Nations commissioned a report to measure global happiness and wellbeing, because they consider that the most meaningful sign of a nation’s social progress.
Point out that the report measures happiness with metrics such as social connections, life expectancy, and natural environment.
Name two or more countries that you predict will rank high on the happiness scale. Separate the countries with a comma, like this: Rome, Paris.
Locate the five Nordic countries on the chart: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. How many of them are in the top ten happiest countries?
The Nordics ranked highest on the metrics of real GDP per capita, healthy life expectancy, having someone to count on, perceived freedom to make life choices, generosity, and freedom from corruption.
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