> As to Estonia, it's GDP per capita, is only 67% of the EU average and 17% of that of Norway, a socialist country. Estonia was annexed by the USSR. It's only

> As to Estonia, it's GDP per capita, is only 67% of the EU average and 17% of that of Norway, a socialist country. Estonia was annexed by the USSR. It's only been a free economy since 1990. Norway didn't have to deal with that. More importantly, oil. Norway has oil. Being one of the largest exporters of oil in the world gives it a huge boost. So I don't really get your point. Estonia still has one of the fastest growing economies in the EU, which is what really matters.