Lift lines and Greek crisis

Why are some countries more economically successful that others? The answers can be many and depend on natural resources, traditions, social customs, political system rule of law, religion or lack thereof and much, much more.

There's however a sign that tells a lot about a country's prospect for future social and economical success; it can be seen in the lift lines. When I compare the organization and discipline at North American ski lifts to that of European mountains, I feel somehow reassured...