So what? Would any country want to pattern itself on a third world dirt hole like Russia? (Isn't the Russian GNP something lower than Norway's?!)
If you're the kind of person who likes looking at how other people do things, at least look at other people who are thriving. If you think the US has a lot to fill out, here, for instance, is how the Japanese do it. Principles of the Japanese Income Tax System.
Mark W.
I don't know about Norway, but if anyone wants to see how pathetic Russia is doing, check out the numbers from the WorldBank (Pacific Basin Economic Council). Russia's GDP and GNP are only about 50% of what Canada (!) is doing. Russia is doing worse than Australia!
This is NOT an economy the US wants to pant after and emulate!
Mark W.