I sure wanna go there!!
OECD { Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development} only recently took a survey and named Australia the happiest industrialized country on the planet.
Australia has remained
largely immune from the global financial crisis, with its economy
growing on average 3.5% over the last 20 years to 2012, according to the
CIA Factbook.
The economy of the
natural resource-rich nation has been buoyed by strong demand from Asia
and China, while its robust financial sector has helped combat the
global downturn.
Such growth is in stark
contrast to recessions which have gripped Europe and the U.S. since the
financial crisis exploded in 2007.
Australia's employment
levels, at 73% of those aged 15 to 64, are above the OECD average of
66%. Average household disposable income sits at $28,884, more than the
OECD average of $23,047 and despite Australians working an average 83
hours less a year.
Life expectancy, at 82
years, is two years higher than the OECD average of 80 years and
satisfaction, at 84%, is higher than the 80% global average.
In its report, the OECD
said Australians felt "a strong sense of community and high levels of
civic participation," with 94% of people feeling like they knew someone
to rely on should they need help.
Sweden came second in the survey, with the same life expectancy as Australia but a lower disposable income of $26,242. Canada was ranked third, with 72% of those aged between 15 and 64
employed, and an average household disposable income of $28,194.
The other countries to make it into the top ten of the Better Life index
were, in order: Norway, Switzerland, U.S., Denmark, Netherlands,
Iceland, and the United Kingdom.
My economics may be a little bit rusty, but with a disposable income of about $29,000(4.6 million naira) I would be way more than happy, Nigeria which sits with Australia and Croatia as Countries with most natural resources is no where near happy. So sad about the state of this country. My tears I would spill later not to bore you , for now peace out.
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