Two quick thoughts. First, Canada seems to be doing ok energy wise and our dollar has tracked USD reasonably well. Second, any discussion of the quality of life in the US must include full time employment / has health care. Those without employer provided health care are either at risk, old or well to do.

Separate the good parts of life a la Euro from the now foolish decision to try and integrate Russia into Europe. Note that the US has built its economy on Chinese production which also carries (severe) geopolitical risk.

I guess Bloomberg doesn’t include things like public health, crime rates and types, political rigidity and economic inequality? No, I guess it wouldn’t as it would mess up ad rates.