Are Danes too trustful?

Nowhere in the world is the level of trust higher than in the Nordic countries. In Denmark, people leave their children sleeping outside in baby prams, lost wallets are returned with money inside, and a word is a word when doing business. This episode explores why the level of social trust is so high in Denmark, and how trust is beneficial for people, society, and business. Host: Emma Elisabeth Holtet. Guest: Professor Gert Tinggaard Svendsen, Aarhus University.

Om Podcasten

Have you ever wondered why the Danes, who were once some of Europe’s most feared warriors, the notorious Vikings, are now one of the happiest, most trusting, most equal, and most democratic people in the world? The podcast “Let’s Talk about Denmark” takes a closer look at the Danes and the values of their welfare state and explores how happiness, trust, welfare and democracy go hand in hand. The podcast is produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in cooperation with Aarhus University Press. Read more about Denmark on www.Denmark.dk. Host: Emma Elisabeth Holtet.