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Which country does the most good for the world?

TED 2014Jun 201417 min7408758 views

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It's an unexpected side effect of globalization: problems that once would have stayed local-say, a bank lending out too much money-now have consequences worldwide. But still, countries operate independently, as if alone on the planet. Policy advisor Simon Anholt has dreamed up an unusual scale to get governments thinking outwardly: The Good Country Index. In a riveting and funny talk, he answers the question, "Which country does the most good?" The answer may surprise you (especially if you live in the US or China).