Sep 21, 2023·edited Sep 21, 2023Liked by Liya Palagashvili
Great piece! I think that way too many people assume that these measures hurt the average worker because that's the mainstream thinking that is all too common these days. A more open labour market is better for everyone, we shouldn't be in a situation where the government is favouring a certain sector of workers over others no matter how morally righteous that favoured sector is. The measures you mention would be a great first step!
Thrilled about your new Substack, Liya. I hope you'll share more of your grandfather's story. I think it would be very powerful to read what motivated him to make hats with such passion that he was willing to risk going to jail for it.
I disagree with the article. Being unemployed in Italy IS a job and it pays very well. On top of it you have various benefits: no accountability as the ones getting you the check (politicians) are not the ones who really pay you (taxpayers), no responsibilities to look for another job, and the ability to top your income up with a second job in the black economy.
Sep 20, 2023·edited Sep 20, 2023Liked by Liya Palagashvili
Perhaps I misread this thoughtful and insightful piece, but it looks like you left out the need for government licenses to work and open a business as a big impediment to productivity and new job creation.
Great piece! I think that way too many people assume that these measures hurt the average worker because that's the mainstream thinking that is all too common these days. A more open labour market is better for everyone, we shouldn't be in a situation where the government is favouring a certain sector of workers over others no matter how morally righteous that favoured sector is. The measures you mention would be a great first step!
Thrilled about your new Substack, Liya. I hope you'll share more of your grandfather's story. I think it would be very powerful to read what motivated him to make hats with such passion that he was willing to risk going to jail for it.
I disagree with the article. Being unemployed in Italy IS a job and it pays very well. On top of it you have various benefits: no accountability as the ones getting you the check (politicians) are not the ones who really pay you (taxpayers), no responsibilities to look for another job, and the ability to top your income up with a second job in the black economy.
Perhaps I misread this thoughtful and insightful piece, but it looks like you left out the need for government licenses to work and open a business as a big impediment to productivity and new job creation.