How has small Iceland been able to play such a big role in the world“How Iceland Changed the World: The Big History of a Small Island,” by Egill Bjarnason (Penguin)How has small Iceland been able to play such a big role in the world? However, that cool Icelandic confidence backfired when Icelandic bankers in the early 2000’s financial crash brought shock and shame. But not for long: Iceland is leading the way again, this time with the highest rate of women working full time. Iceland soon followed with the first female bank boss, police chief, wrestling federation leader and sheep farmers association director. And, he writes, “ideas and trends travel fast in a place where everyone is part of the same conversation.”Imagine that in America.

Source: ABC News May 24, 2021 14:15 UTC