The Demagogic Case for Open Borders

Source: Bet On It
by Bryan Caplan

Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration is my most persuasive book. Anyone who closely reads the book loses, on average, about half of their opposition to immigration. Yet sadly, the absolute number of readers remains low. As a graphic novel, it only takes two hours to read, but that’s still asking too much. … Given all my writings on demagoguery, I shouldn’t be surprised. Successful politicians base their power on the charismatic delivery of pretty lies. As a conscientious scholar, I refuse to stoop to their level. But it does make me wonder: If I was willing to go full demagogue in defense of open borders, what would I say? Probably something like what I’ve written below the flag.” (05/06/24)

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