Thread: Welfare benefits causing Muslim migration to Europe and U.S.

Welfare benefits causing Muslim migration to Europe and U.S.

September 8, 2015
/by Dr. Rich Swier

The CATO Institute’s Michael D. Tanner and Charles Hughes in their comprehensive policy analysis titled “The Work versus Welfare Trade-Off: Europe” report:

If welfare benefits become too generous, they can create a significant incentive that encourages recipients to remain “on the dole” rather than to seek employment. Benefits in European Union (EU) countries vary widely, but in many of them, benefits are high relative to what an individual could expect to earn from a low-wage or entry-level job. For example, for a single parent with two children in 2013—

• Welfare benefits in nine EU countries exceeded €15,000 ($18,200) per year. In six countries, benefits exceeded €20,000 ($24,300). Denmark offers the most generous benefit package, valued at €31,709 ($38,558.
• In nine countries, welfare benefits exceeded the minimum wage in that country.
• Benefits in 11 countries exceeded half of the net income for someone earning the average wage in that country, and in 6 countries it exceeded 60 percent of the net average wage income.
• In Austria, Croatia, and Denmark, the effective marginal tax rate for someone leaving welfare for work was nearly 100 percent, meaning that a person would gain virtually no additional income from working. In another 16 countries, individuals would face an effective marginal tax rate in excess of 50 percent.
• Benefits in the United States fit comfortably into the mainstream of welfare states. Excluding Medicaid, the United States would rank 10th among the EU nations analyzed, more generous than France and slightly less generous than Sweden. Thirty-five states offer a package more generous than the mean benefit package offered in the European countries analyzed.

Many European countries have recognized the problem and have begun to reform their welfare systems to create a better transition from welfare to work. In fact, the United States is falling behind some European countries with regard to welfare reform.

Countries that are serious about reducing welfare dependency and rewarding work should consider strengthening work requirements, establishing time limits for participation, and tightening eligibility. Perhaps more important, countries should examine the level of benefits available and the effective marginal tax rates their welfare systems create, with an eye toward reducing disincentives and encouraging work.
http://drrichswier.com/2015/09/08/we...urope-and-u-s/

Duh.

Yep, I read an article in my local paper today (Raleigh N&O) where a refugee was interviewed. The man stated he was going to Germany because they'll pay him money, give him a house, and take care of his medical needs.

Originally Posted by MW

Yep, I read an article in my local paper today (Raleigh N&O) where a refugee was interviewed. The man stated he was going to Germany because they'll pay him money, give him a house, and take care of his medical needs.

Exactly!

I heard a good point yesterday, I think on Rush. Why aren't any of these people going to the Muslim countries on the Arabian Peninsula, e.g. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, etc.?

MW, please tell me you don't pay for that N&O? It has become the worst liberal mouthpiece! Grew up reading it every day, but I gave it up years ago because of their bias.

These people will migrate to the countries that offer the most socialist benefits - Sweden, Germany, etc. I believe a country should reserve welfare benefits only for its own citizens and work hard to limit immigration - both legal and illegal.

Many people move to European countries and live off the benefits, and never work at all.

I have to wonder why these European countries don't seem the least concerned about the takeover of their countries by migrants/refugees, etc. They are just letting them all in and giving them everything they want.

imblest wrote:

MW, please tell me you don't pay for that N&O? It has become the worst liberal mouthpiece! Grew up reading it every day, but I gave it up years ago because of their bias.

Yep, unfortunately I do read it. You're absolutely right about their extreme liberal bias. Of course that comes as no surprise since the owners are based in Sacramento, California (McClatchy Co.). Currently their stock is selling at $1.16 a share, which I assume means they are struggling. Maybe they'll be put out of their misery soon (bankrupt).