Which Economic Block would you prefer to live in: USA or EU [''capitalist'' vs ''socialism'']?
In USA by law you can receive medical treatment [the best and most expensive in the world], but you risk going into debt if you do. USA relatively small gov. means most people have to pay their way through higher education, people risk falling into deep debt but the opportunity for economic growth is unequal. Most global tourist are American because of this & 50% of immigrants apply for USA residency.
In EU by law you can receive medical treatment [ok quality, at no cost at all], no cost no strings attached but many times a long wait time.
EU relatively large gov. allows most people to get through higher education at no direct cost to them, though the higher tax rate is what pays for it. Essentials are mostly covered by the gov. but most people must work for a roof over their head and for any wants, though the higher tax rate yields little net profit so most live paycheck to paycheck, few get to travel or spend on luxuries [average car is small and unpractical].
Your preference?
@Zirp it does when the government subsidizes educational costs.
By size of government people do not mean how authoritarian said government is, size of government is what said government subsidizes, and how much it costs the tax payer to do so.