If People Could Immigrate Anywhere, Would Poverty Be Eliminated?
The Atlantic
In times when the opposite is back en vogue, it’s worth reflecting on this radical idea: Why not open all borders so that everyone can live and work where they wish? After all, why is it that in a globalised world, we accept that the place of birth remains one of the key determinants of someone’s chances in life? It’s not just a question of ethics, in fact, this article argues that it is an economic imperative to open borders.
From Weekly Filet #111, in May 2013.
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