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Originally Posted by Odin88
Do they get good Government support as well? I know in Australia (although it costs to do a degree) they give you a nice support package that in the end ensure you don't have to work while doing your degree. And a degree only costs a few thousand per year here (and you don't need the money upfront) so the cost of doing a degree isn't even an issue to 99.9% of people considering it.
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Correct O!
They appear to have their prorities in order, health and education. There is no army or defense budget so revenue gets thrown into the basics.
The idea of education costing money is against the grain. The concept is, the more education and training provided the better - and eventually is an investment in the economy.
The standard govt health system costs.. eg.. for a family of four, $240/year and there are also the usual private clinics. The basic healthcare system covers docs, scripts, dental, maternity etc - it's pretty inclusive. The private sector is there as an option, but seems to cater to folks visiting from other countries and needing operations. Common surgeries are heart bi pass and plenty plastic surgery.