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While the Danish model might seem enviable, it’s important to recognize that replicating such a system elsewhere is fraught with complexity. Denmark benefits from geographical luck, cultural homogeneity, and a trusted government—factors that bolster its social contract and smooth administrational processes.
Countries like the United States or Brazil, characterized by diverse populations and historical complexities, would face hurdles in adopting a similar high-tax, high-investment strategy. High levels of trust in government services make taxation easier to navigate in Denmark, as opposed to places where tax evasion is commonplace due to perceived corruption and inefficiency.