When an auto plant shuts down in Detroit, instead of paying families to stay where they are, we should instead help these folks move to where there are better job prospects. The problem is if you hang on in Detroit, the chances are not very good for getting a job anytime soon (with a state unemployment rate of 15.1% in October). But the unemployment rate in Nebraska is only 4.9%. So why not help those that want to move to move in lieu of staying where they are?
Most politicians will hate this idea – especially the state and local officials from the Detroit area. They will argue that they are wooing new jobs into the area, and creating government jobs. If you think they will be successful I have a bridge to sell you.
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