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There is decades of data and sound reasoning to show what has, does, and will happen if arbitrage opportunities exist.

It’s no different than purchasing groceries from store A because they are cheaper than store B.

Paying people extra does not necessarily produce better product, at least not better enough to offset the extra costs.

If the goal is to give people a better life by giving them more money, that is better solved via wealth redistribution.