Right - and cradle-to-grave socialism and its costs and high taxes aren't a cause for concern in Denmark, Sweden and so on ?
I guess if you can enjoy the benefits of a free market while not spending a dime to insure the free flow of trade and ideas then you can consider yourself more efficient. The EUROs have been free riding on defense since 1945. Too bad none on this list has done squat for the freedom of anyone but themselves.
But in the US Business have to worry about organizing and financing 401K's, health insurance, continuing education and so forth. In those socialist countries, they can devote all their time and resources to making money.