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Still, I find it odd to argue that engineer pay is among the top priorities of a well-functioning economy. I'm an engineer, and all else being equal I'll take m
by baddox 9y ago
Still, I find it odd to argue that engineer pay is among the top priorities of a well-functioning economy. I'm an engineer, and all else being equal I'll take more money (it has its uses), but I certainly couldn't say with a straight face that my country's immigration policy should be based significantly on its effect on my salary.
- tomc1985 9y agoWhy not? Wage competition is a legitimate byproduct of increased immigration
- bluthru 9y agoWhy shouldn't a nation protect its citizens' wages?
- baddox 9y agoBecause it's bad for consumers, innovation, and the overall economy.
- bluthru 9y ago"The overall economy" isn't as important as wages and purchasing power for individuals. Immigration can lead to less competition and therefore innovation. Instead of people from other countries creating services that compete, they get absorbed by multinationals.
- baddox 9y agoI don't see how higher wages for engineers will lead to more innovation. Can you explain that?