Why Americans Move and Norwegians Don’t

Americans move across the country for jobs. Norwegians almost never do.

Here’s the reason nobody explains. In the U.S., losing a job can mean losing healthcare,

housing, and stability — so people move wherever the work is. In Norway,

healthcare stays, unemployment support kicks in, and housing markets are regulated.

People don’t panic-move. Norway is also tiny — just 5.5 million people. Jobs are closer,

commutes are shorter, and regional inequality is lower. The U.S. is massive.

Entire industries live in different states. If you want opportunity, you often have to

move. Americans move to survive opportunity. Norwegians stay because the system