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.””
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.
Support open borders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- immigration reform
- business expansion
- investment strategies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the social impacts?
- How to address labor competition?
Political resistance may hinder implementation.