Why The Dutch Are — Different: A Journey Into The...

: Coates explores why a nation that enjoys one of the highest levels of wealth works fewer hours than almost anyone else, and why it is now questioning some of its famous liberal policies regarding drugs and immigration. Notable Trivia from the Book

: Despite being a top global economy, they have a cultural preference for part-time work and shorter hours. Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey Into the...

: Historically, as a global gateway and mercantile power, the Dutch found that excluding potential partners based on religion or ethnicity was simply bad for business. : Coates explores why a nation that enjoys

The book identifies several key factors that have shaped the Dutch identity: The book identifies several key factors that have

: This necessity for collective effort (you can't build a dike alone) led to a culture of egalitarianism and the "polder model," where all voices are included in national conversations to reach workable compromises.