Restrictive Border Policies Prevent Numerous Positives
During the presidential election cycle, many candidates (including Donald Trump) have suggested that we need to have “more secure” borders and slander others as being for “open borders.” However, would that really be so bad? There are plenty of reasons to allow for individuals to move freely in trade as they so wish, particularly if there is a demand for employers. These are the top five arguments for open borders.
1. Much Higher Economic Production
Allowing individuals the ability to freely travel could unleash the world economy, benefiting all people. Some economists suggest that gross world product could be doubled by allowing free global labor mobility. Even the most conservative estimates suggest an increase of 20% to 60%. When individuals are able to spread out and find more ideal situations across the globe, they are given the opportunity to optimize their talents. With borders as they are now, some are artificially prevented from flourishing in capacities which would otherwise be attainable.
