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> Whether that's good or bad policy isn't my place to say Right, you're just dragging in migration to the discussion, which is entirely a side issue, purely ou
by philipwhiuk 1y ago
> Whether that's good or bad policy isn't my place to say
Right, you're just dragging in migration to the discussion, which is entirely a side issue, purely out of the goodness of your heart.
From your link:
> The UK has experienced broadly similar levels of migration compared to other high-income countries, on average, over the past few decades
That doesn't make it sound like the UK is an outlier, contrary to the implication of your statement.
- nradov 1y agoAssume positive intent. I flagged your comment because you made a false and scurrilous insinuation about my intentions. I'm not a UK citizen or resident and don't care about their immigration policy one way or another. But a high immigration rate will obviously increase housing demand: this is basic macroeconomics and trivially true. The UK net immigration rate has been high relative to other countries worldwide, especially in recent years. It is an outlier on that basis. I'm not sure why you would limit the comparison to only high-income countries.
- philipwhiuk 1y agoBecause that’s what your source said?
- nradov 1y agoIn general I'm happy to debate about facts but I'm not going to engage with someone who makes slimy, low-effort insinuations about motives.
- aianus 1y agoWhich high income countries have had high immigration and low housing price increases?