This blog has been unequivocally pro-legal immigration. But after the comments of Musk, Ramaswamy and others this past week, views might be changing.
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UK charges high taxes on air travelers
A family of 4 flying economy class will pay more than 400 British pounds in taxes.
Continue readingImmigration: What share of a country’s population was born elsewhere?
Due to fertility rate declines, especially, most population growth in many countries comes from immigration. Not surprisingly, the share of the population that is an immigrant is now much higher, and growing rapidly – in most high income countries.
Continue readingNot true: “40% of US software engineers born outside the US”
This was a misquote by Bloomberg – it’s not true. But does highlight the importance of international experience.
Continue readingProtests against tourism, in Amsterdam
Protests against too many tourists in Amsterdam.
Continue readingOn the long history of travel
Some think “travel” is a modern concept, with some saying travel only began in the past few decades. This, however, is not true. Travel has long been an established form of learning for the upper classes.
Continue readingIs travel writing narcissistic? Some think so
Some think most travel, and most travel writing, has become narcissistic behavior. This seems true for a lot of travel writing.
Continue readingNews story about unrealistic “retire abroad” stories – reality check
Finally – an actual news report noting bogus “retire abroad here” nonsense.
Continue readingRecent immigration to U.S. has been the largest in history
Over 8 million immigrated to the U.S. in 2021 through 2023.
Continue readingInteresting perspectives on living in the US vs Europe
Many differences between lives in the EU and the US are due to Americans having higher incomes
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