There is another factor beside population size which is worth consideration in your otherwise good start at analyzing this issue. It is the relative homogeneity of the population in Sweden, and when looking, do consider the backlash by Swedes (or Norwegians, or Danes) against peoples who do not fully assimilate -- if that is even possibl…
There is another factor beside population size which is worth consideration in your otherwise good start at analyzing this issue. It is the relative homogeneity of the population in Sweden, and when looking, do consider the backlash by Swedes (or Norwegians, or Danes) against peoples who do not fully assimilate -- if that is even possible. Our tensions constantly devolve from perceived differences, most of which deal with ethnicity, but some with class, and some -- an increasing number -- over gender. Liberal thought teaches "tolerance" for difference -- perhaps not good enough to satisfy the demands of multi-cultural advocates, but a good place to start. In any case, no one likes to pay taxes to support people who are perceived to be unlike themselves.
There is another factor beside population size which is worth consideration in your otherwise good start at analyzing this issue. It is the relative homogeneity of the population in Sweden, and when looking, do consider the backlash by Swedes (or Norwegians, or Danes) against peoples who do not fully assimilate -- if that is even possible. Our tensions constantly devolve from perceived differences, most of which deal with ethnicity, but some with class, and some -- an increasing number -- over gender. Liberal thought teaches "tolerance" for difference -- perhaps not good enough to satisfy the demands of multi-cultural advocates, but a good place to start. In any case, no one likes to pay taxes to support people who are perceived to be unlike themselves.