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[vidarh]

That table is purchasing power parity adjusted.

The unadjusted GDP for Norway in 2013 dollars is around $100k, and for the US around $53k.

Purchasing power is depressed in Norway compared to the US primarily because salary structure is one of the flattest in the world, which means salaries in service jobs are amongst the highest in the world, and consequently prices are amongst the highest in the world.

[e12e → vidarh]

Ah, I clearly skimmed the summary too quickly. Just saw "adjusted" and assumed index-adjusted to some year-dollar value. Thanks.