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12/28/16: Finland’s social welfare state is shrinking

Let's dive into holiday sales data: after a slow start this December, there are some indications that holiday sales went pretty well. And in the latest news about autonomous cars, Arizona has welcomed Uber's self-driving operation. What does the state gain from giving Uber the green light? Finally: a look at Finland's economic model, and why its government is looking to cut back on providing benefits.

Let’s dive into holiday sales data: after a slow start this December, there are some indications that holiday sales went pretty well. And in the latest news about autonomous cars, Arizona has welcomed Uber’s self-driving operation. What does the state gain from giving Uber the green light? Finally: a look at Finland’s economic model, and why its government wants to cut back on benefits. 

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