JEaglewing t1_j9yoqj4 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:21 PM

Reply to comment by linusth3cat in For marginal occupations licensed by U.S. states, the welfare costs of licensing exceeds the benefits, as workers have to expend resources to obtain the license and consumers pay higher prices. [The study looks at professions that require license in some states but not others]. by smurfyjenkins

States lacking reciprocal licensing is a different issue that needs to be addressed, but that doesn't negate the importance of licensing. Just like we want people to prove they are competent before they drive a car, there are plenty of jobs that need the same competency check so that they don't kill people with shoddy work.