At Forbes, commentary by Adam Smith Institute Fellow Tim Worstall: "There seems to be some idea that making things in huge sheds is a well paid occupation – it isn't. Or that making things is hugely profitable for a company – it isn't. And if it isn't either of those things then nor is it hugely important to an economy."
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2016-08-18
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/manufacturing-doesnt-pay-well-nor-make-much-money-so-why-fixate-it/
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