More generally, the existing system works on a points basis, which takes into account a whole bunch of factors that have been tuned for years. You get a certain

More generally, the existing system works on a points basis, which takes into account a whole bunch of factors that have been tuned for years. You get a certain number of points for a degree, a certain number if you get paid X amount &c And then some numpty who clearly hasn't read past Economics 101 gets it into their head that anyone who doesn't earn 35k isn't pulling their weight.