It's the same thing, it's just the barriers are different. Silicon Valley is successful partly because noncompetes don't get enforced in California. It makes t

It's the same thing, it's just the barriers are different. Silicon Valley is successful partly because noncompetes don't get enforced in California. It makes things slightly worse in the short term for each company but better for both the individuals and the world overall. The US has been successful partly because it's attracted so many skilled immigrants. It makes things slightly worse for other countries in the short term (though remittances!) but is better for both the individuals and the world overall.