Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates "Let Anyone Take A Job Anywhere" At Kaufman Center, October 30th

Intelligence Squared U.S. (IQ2US) will continue its sold out run of Fall 2013 debates on Wednesday, October 30th with “Let Anyone Take A Job Anywhere.” If we value a free market in goods and free movement of capital, should we embrace the free movement of labor? Reciprocal treaties would allow citizens of the U.S. and other countries to work legally across borders. But would the elimination of barriers in the labor market depress wages and flood the marketplace with workers? Or would the benefits of a flexible labor supply be a boon to our economy, all while raising the standard of living for anyone willing to work?

Bryan Caplan, author and Professor of Economics at George Mason University with Vivek Wadhwa, Vice President of Academics and Innovation at Singularity University will argue in support of the motion. Kathleen Newland, co-founder and trustee of the Migration Policy Institute with Ron Unz, former publisher of The American Conservative will argue against the motion. 

WHAT: Intelligence Squared U.S. Debates " Let Anyone Take A Job Anywhere "
WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 / Reception 5:45-6:30 / Debate 6:45-8:30 PM
WHERE: Kaufman Center/129 W. 67th Street (bet. Broadway and Amsterdam)/New York, NY 10023
TICKETS: $40 ($12 for students w/ ID). To purchase, visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org/

The debate will take place in front of a live audience at Kaufman Center in New York City. Before the debate, audience members will vote on the motion; afterward, the audience votes again. The team that moves the most voters to its side will be the winning team in this provocative debate.

ABOUT INTELLIGENCE SQUARED DEBATES (IQ2US)
Winner of the 2013 Silver Radio Award for Best Public Affairs Program and named one of "Five Podcasts that Will Change the Way You Think" by Forbes Intelligence Squared U.S. was founded in New York City in 2006 by Robert Rosenkranz, and has grown into an internationally syndicated series heard and watched by millions. The debates have attracted some of the world's top thinkers including Paul Krugman, Karl Rove, Malcolm Gladwell, Alan Dershowitz, Peter Thiel and Arianna Huffington. Intelligence Squared U.S. has presented over 75 debates on a wide range of provocative topics including global warming, genetically engineered babies, science refuting God, and legalizing drugs. Author and ABC News correspondent John Donvan has moderated IQ2US since 2008. The executive producer is Dana Wolfe.
 
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