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“Capitalists have the tendency to move toward those countries in which there is plenty of labor available and at which labor is reasonable. And by the fact that they bring capital into these countries, they bring about a trend toward higher wage rates.” quote by Ludwig von Mises
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“Capitalists have the tendency to move toward those countries in which there is plenty of labor available and at which labor is reasonable. And by the fact that they bring capital into these countries, they bring about a trend toward higher wage rates.”

Ludwig von Mises

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Capitalists move to labor‑rich, low‑cost regions, raising wages there.

In simple terms: Capital follows cheap labor, raising wages.

Key Takeaway

Understand labor market dynamics.

Themes

economics capital flow labor markets

Mood

analytical neutral

Type

economic educational

When to use this quote

  • investment decisions
  • policy making
  • career planning
  • business expansion

Key Concepts

supply‑demand globalization wage theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do wages affect local economies?
  • What are the long‑term effects of labor migration?
A Different Perspective

Higher wages can reduce profit margins.

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