Is life better in Europe? It's not so simple.
About this episode
Megan McArdle explores the complexities of quality of life in Europe compared to America, highlighting both benefits and trade-offs.
Europe promises a life many Americans envy: longer vacations, universal health care, beautiful cities and a slower pace. But those benefits come with trade-offs.Host Megan McArdle looks past the usual America versus Europe arguments to explore what economic indicators reveal about quality of life. Subscribe to The Washington Post here .
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