Since the 2011 uprisings that brought down long-time strong man Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian economy has experienced a series of dramatic ups and downs. This has been felt most acutely in the tourism sector, long an engine for growth and stability in the country. With over 25 years in the tourism industry, Amr Badr would know.
One Area Where the US Beats Scandinavia: Teacher Pay
Data on teacher pay across the OECD show that countries that generally score highest on international tests are not necessarily rewarding their educators with top salaries. One graph suggests that simply increasing teacher pay is not going to make schools in Houston as good as those in Helsinki.