The Dark Side of Denmark’s Welfare State

How the Danish model enforces cultural conformity.
The Dark Side of Denmark’s Welfare State
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Alyssa Serebrenik
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For the past three months, I’ve been living in Denmark, and I genuinely loved it. The streets are clean, the bike lanes immaculate, and the sense of public trust is unlike anything I’ve experienced in the United States. It’s no wonder people romanticize this place—”free” healthcare, university stipends, and a government that many believe works well.

Alyssa Serebrenik
Alyssa Serebrenik
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Alyssa Serebrenik is an editorial intern at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) for Spring 2025, where she applies her background in information science and economics to support the organization's mission of promoting free-market principles. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Science with concentrations in Data Science and Markets, along with minors in Applied Economics and Computer Science, at Cornell University.