r/dataisbeautiful 3d ago

OC [OC] Comparing the combined GDPs of China and India to the US GDP at that time

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u/SwegBucket 2d ago

It's a lot easier to get rid of crime when you are executing drug dealers. Police state afterall

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u/WeSoSmart 2d ago

Says the only country where this regularly happens

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u/omanagan 2d ago

Seems to be the solution trump is looking at. Culture is also an important factor. 

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u/SwegBucket 1d ago

Sure, but Culture in China is shaped by the CCP. It's a lot harder for countries without a system like social credit to enforce behavior or policies. Freedom has pros and cons. They value alignment with the government over freedom of choice.