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|HDI = <!--REGION_HDI_START-->0.610<!--REGION_HDI_END--> | |HDI = <!--REGION_HDI_START-->0.610<!--REGION_HDI_END--> | ||
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'''Axis Of Absurdity''' is a <!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_START-->medium-sized region<!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_END-->, <!--REGION_STYLE_START-->with a thriving community of 13 nations and only 5 [[World Assembly]] Members. | '''Axis Of Absurdity''' is a <!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_START-->medium-sized region<!--REGION_POPULATION_DESC_END-->, <!--REGION_STYLE_START-->with a thriving community of 13 nations and only 5 [[World Assembly]] Members. | ||
| − | In Axis Of Absurdity, denizens enjoy their civil rights, although not too much, or too freely. Nations in the region are healthy democracies, with denizens being afforded an extensive array of political freedoms. Families in the region are so obsessed with the economy that the discussion of laffer curves and supply-side reforms over dinner is a regular occurrence in member nations. Denizens suffer under an enormous tax burden throughout the region, with a median tax rate of 61%, and much higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be heavily weighted towards the public sector, with on average only | + | In Axis Of Absurdity, denizens enjoy their civil rights, although not too much, or too freely. Nations in the region are healthy democracies, with denizens being afforded an extensive array of political freedoms. Families in the region are so obsessed with the economy that the discussion of laffer curves and supply-side reforms over dinner is a regular occurrence in member nations. Denizens suffer under an enormous tax burden throughout the region, with a median tax rate of 61%, and much higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be heavily weighted towards the public sector, with on average only 36% of the economy comprising the private sector. Commerce is a priority for governments, accounting for an average of 6% of public expenditure. |
Axis Of Absurdity values education extremely highly, and denizens compete for the largest number of university degrees and sprawling book collections. There is a very high level of crime within the region and law enforcement resources are stretched thin. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Public transport is an afterthought, with only 2% of total government budgets in the region being devoted to it. | Axis Of Absurdity values education extremely highly, and denizens compete for the largest number of university degrees and sprawling book collections. There is a very high level of crime within the region and law enforcement resources are stretched thin. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Public transport is an afterthought, with only 2% of total government budgets in the region being devoted to it. | ||
| − | Nobody really knows about the state of administration in Axis Of Absurdity. Observers asked for information, but found nobody was available to take calls. Some government provision is made for healthcare, but at an average of only | + | Nobody really knows about the state of administration in Axis Of Absurdity. Observers asked for information, but found nobody was available to take calls. Some government provision is made for healthcare, but at an average of only 3% the provision for healthcare in the region is paltry. Welfare is a large part of government expenditure, with denizens amply provided for. Governments in the region are avowedly atheist - no public funds are allocated to spirituality. |
Social inequality is a major problem within Axis Of Absurdity, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. The region's landscapes are reasonably good, although the impact of the denizens has had a noticeable effect.<!--REGION_STYLE_END--> | Social inequality is a major problem within Axis Of Absurdity, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. The region's landscapes are reasonably good, although the impact of the denizens has had a noticeable effect.<!--REGION_STYLE_END--> | ||
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Axis Of Absurdity 
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| Founder | Borkistan | |
| WA Delegate | Borkistan | |
| Members | 13 | |
| - | of which WA | 5 |
| Regional population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 97 billion |
| GRP | N/A | |
| Regional HDI | 0.610 medium |
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Axis Of Absurdity is a medium-sized region, with a thriving community of 13 nations and only 5 World Assembly Members.
In Axis Of Absurdity, denizens enjoy their civil rights, although not too much, or too freely. Nations in the region are healthy democracies, with denizens being afforded an extensive array of political freedoms. Families in the region are so obsessed with the economy that the discussion of laffer curves and supply-side reforms over dinner is a regular occurrence in member nations. Denizens suffer under an enormous tax burden throughout the region, with a median tax rate of 61%, and much higher for the wealthy. The economies of nations in the region tend to be heavily weighted towards the public sector, with on average only 36% of the economy comprising the private sector. Commerce is a priority for governments, accounting for an average of 6% of public expenditure.
Axis Of Absurdity values education extremely highly, and denizens compete for the largest number of university degrees and sprawling book collections. There is a very high level of crime within the region and law enforcement resources are stretched thin. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Public transport is an afterthought, with only 2% of total government budgets in the region being devoted to it.
Nobody really knows about the state of administration in Axis Of Absurdity. Observers asked for information, but found nobody was available to take calls. Some government provision is made for healthcare, but at an average of only 3% the provision for healthcare in the region is paltry. Welfare is a large part of government expenditure, with denizens amply provided for. Governments in the region are avowedly atheist - no public funds are allocated to spirituality.
Social inequality is a major problem within Axis Of Absurdity, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. The region's landscapes are reasonably good, although the impact of the denizens has had a noticeable effect.
