by Max Barry

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Largest Populations: 3,772ndMost Stationary: 5,932ndLargest Welfare Programs: 8,376th
The Solipsism Syndrome of
New York Times Democracy
Wise to resolve, and patient to perform
Influence
Eminence Grise
Region
Civil Rights
Excellent
Economy
Good
Political Freedom
Superb

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Homer Simpsien

Population34.482 billion

FaithLovejoy

CurrencyHomer
AnimalSnowball

The Solipsism Syndrome of Homer Simpsien is a gargantuan, socially progressive nation, remarkable for its keen interest in outer space, anti-smoking policies, and punitive income tax rates. The hard-nosed, democratic population of 34.482 billion Homer Simpsienians enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic freedoms, while the political process is open and the people's right to vote held sacrosanct.

The government — a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked morass — prioritizes Education, although Welfare, Social Policy, and Environment are also considered important, while Spirituality and Defense are ignored. The average income tax rate is 74.5%, and even higher for the wealthy.

The Homer Simpsienian economy, worth a remarkable 1,180 trillion Homers a year, is driven entirely by a combination of government and state-owned industry, with private enterprise illegal. However, for those in the know, there is a slick, highly efficient, highly specialized black market in Book Publishing and Tourism. The private sector mostly consists of enterprising ten-year-olds selling lemonade on the sidewalk, but the government is looking at stamping this out. Average income is 34,221 Homers, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Legislators work 24/7 due to an influx of single-issue bills, citizens are regularly found digging for treasure in their gardens, radio shows frequently feature people denouncing religion, and teachers are routinely tested to keep their jobs. Crime is almost non-existent, thanks to a capable police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Homer Simpsien's national animal is the Snowball, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its national religion is Lovejoy.

Homer Simpsien is ranked 315,359th in the world and 15th in Ireland for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -10.77 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.

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Largest Populations: 3,772ndMost Stationary: 5,932ndLargest Welfare Programs: 8,376thMost Rebellious Youth: 10,341stHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 10,970thMost Pacifist: 11,755thMost Influential: 14,766thTop
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Most Politically Apathetic Citizens: 16,652ndMost Advanced Public Education: 17,981stMost World Assembly Endorsements: 18,801stHighest Average Tax Rates: 26,608thMost Eco-Friendly Governments: 27,882ndSafest: 29,004th
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Most Income Equality: 1st in the regionMost Pacifist: 1st in the regionNudest: 1st in the regionHighest Workforce Participation Rate: 1st in the region

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  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Politically Apathetic Citizens.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 10% of the world for Most Beautiful Environments.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Dead.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Survivors.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Influential.
  • : Homer Simpsien was ranked in the Top 5% of the world for Most Influential.

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