Quote from rothschild:
US has to move to export-led and saving-based economy.
If Chinese raise their currency, they will import more and change the dynamic.
But they also needs, better social safety nets to make sure people don't stick to their jobs, because its their only way to keep their health insurance, pensions benefits, etc.
When people stick to their jobs, despite not liking them..it becomes unproductive and feed policies to subsidize jobs directly or indirectly.
If chinese consume more, India takes more manufacturing jobs and other growing nations consume more, will there be sufficient jobs for Americans?
The best is the enemy of the good, i think VAT would fit that context and worthy.