Income distribution is more even than in many Western countries and social mobility is high.
Free higher education means that access to the professions is more a question of ability than wealth or connections. Many top industrialists have made their fortunes within the last 30 years, but Denmark is still one of the world's most egalitarian societies. The generous social security system means that Danes suffer little from social deprivation. Rasmussen's government has created more kindergarten places and increased time off for those with young children. Refugees and recent immigrants are most disadvantaged.