What if countries had to compete for citizens?

Just like companies compete for customers.

 
My last essay imagines a world where we replace income tax with sales tax and suddenly it’s in a country’s best interest to open the borders—because the more people who live and spend money in a country, the richer it becomes.

Let’s go on to imagine that the whole world implements this policy.

Now you, as a citizen, have your choice to live in any city in the world—where would you live? Maybe you’d pick someplace that was safe, or affordable. Perhaps someplace with good jobs, access to the outdoors, maybe a vibrant culture. If you want a good education you might pick someplace where that is affordable. If you have children you might move someplace with subsidized childcare. If you’re an entrepreneur or about to retire, you might want access to free healthcare.

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