[Pierre]

Originally Posted by jfman

If the jobs created are almost entirely reliant upon public subsidy, which many low paid jobs are already subsidised through tax credits, I’m sceptical better use of public money couldn’t be used on infrastructure projects or public services other than babysitting.

I suspect it’s better for share prices than living standards in the long run.

I accept though there’s a lot of complex dynamics at play - neither option is a zero sum game.

would be better focusing on creating an economy and jobs where a family can live with one major salary earner, instead of needing both parents to work just to keep their heads above water.