• PlexSheep@infosec.pub
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    10 days ago

    Correlation is not causation. Unions are very important but this graph proves nothing.

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      10 days ago

      I can think of a pretty clear causal chain that leads from union membership to better wages for the most vulnerable groups and thus to a more balanced wage distribution. You don’t need a degree in economics to understand the connection.

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        8 days ago

        I agree and unions are great but this graph only shows a correlation anyways. The argument would be much better if a real causation is shown or even hinted at with supporting facts.