Trust and Governance
Scott discusses how civic-mindedness influences the effectiveness of government interventions, highlighting the stark contrast between countries like Denmark and Greece. He emphasizes that cultural values are not fixed, as seen in the varied levels of corruption in East Asian countries. The conversation also explores how high-trust societies can better sustain welfare systems, questioning whether Denmark's model could succeed in less civic-minded environments.In this clip
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