Skip to content

Money Quote by Rutger Bregman

“Opening borders to labor would boost wealth by much more–one thousand times more. In numbers: $65,000,000,000,000. In words: sixty-five trillion dollars.” quote by Rutger Bregman
Download Open image
““Opening borders to labor would boost wealth by much more–one thousand times more. In numbers: $65,000,000,000,000. In words: sixty-five trillion dollars.””

Rutger Bregman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Forum, Rutger Bregman, 2023

Open labor markets dramatically increase wealth, potentially by trillions.

In simple terms: Free labor boosts wealth.

Key Takeaway

Support open borders.

Themes

economics labor globalization

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

policy economic

When to use this quote

  • immigration reform
  • business expansion
  • investment strategies

Key Concepts

economic theory public policy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the social impacts?
  • How to address labor competition?
A Different Perspective

Political resistance may hinder implementation.

5.0 out of 5 (7 ratings)

More by Rutger Bregman

Explore all 164 Rutger Bregman quotes

More Money quotes

Browse all 45,195 Money quotes