This list is emblematic of optimizing for a metric without considering the reason why we are optimizing for said metric in the first place. The reason why it i

This list is emblematic of optimizing for a metric without considering the reason why we are optimizing for said metric in the first place. The reason why it is good to have a competitive labor force is so that wages and quality of life can go up. 1,4, and 5 are in opposition to the underlying goal we want to achieve by having a competitive labor force. These propositions are trying to mitigate human suffering by... increasing human suffering? There is zero consistency here. Just looking at #5, this is essentially a de facto ban on retirement, but it also doesn't make sense in practice because companies are already discriminating against older workers. I suppose you could argue that a shorter period of retirement would lead to decreased saving, and increased consumer spending, but I don't think the major problems with the US are currently caused by a lack of consumption.