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To: thackney

Why are factories in Asia where wages are tiny being automated?


49 posted on 02/25/2015 1:39:45 PM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: central_va

Cost and profit.

I have not made any claim that minimum wage is the only reason to automate. But if you think raising minimum wage from current levels to $20 as this article discussed would not drive additional automation, you are mistaken.


53 posted on 02/25/2015 3:30:06 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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