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		amadeuspagel on Aug 31, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A case for dynamic scoring of high-skilled immigra... You could have auctions per profession.

ianferrel on Aug 31, 2023 [–]

You could, but the whole point of the auctions is to allocate the visas economically efficiently, which this would undo.

amadeuspagel on Aug 31, 2023 | [–]

No it would not undo it, it would allocate the visas economically efficient within professions, while also allowing the government to prioritize some professions based on concerns other then economic efficiency.

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