| Yet many believe Norway, which has grown rich thanks to oil and gas before the recent price fall, is better off outside the EU. The Oslo government has built a vast $835-billion (U.S.) sovereign wealth fund, the world’s biggest. It holds about $160,000 for each of Norway’s 5.2 million people.
“It would be a great inspiration if Britain leaves,” said Kathrine Kleveland, head of Norway’s “No to the EU” group. Still, the issue is on the back burner for now because of the two “No” votes. And no poll since 2005 has shown a majority in favor of EU membership...............................................Full Article: Source |