Debate is too much focused on the last months' data, so that people tend to lose the long-term perspective.

If you cannot make people understand the changes affecting them, there is no way a consensus for reform can be built.

If countries that want to participate in the 'knowledge economy' come in with a low score, they might realize they have to open up a bit more to boost their growth. You can see why this kind of survey could be so important for the key issue of democracy and future economic development.

When things get too complicated, it sometimes makes sense to stop and wonder: Have I asked the right question?

What do people really care about his plan or something that was said in a debate? Let's get real here. He takes the bear problem very seriously and that's why he has a plan that's based on science and has multiple approaches.

What do people really care about his plan or something that was said in a debate? Let's get real here, ... He takes the bear problem very seriously and that's why he has a plan that's based on science and has multiple approaches.