[s1artibartfast]

Perhaps we could institute a similar law for people and tax their self reported value of their time/labor. If you under-report you can be press-ganged into slavery for a specified duration, say 1 year.

This would ensure that people's labor and their bodies would be put to the most efficient economical use as well as increase tax revenue.

It would also solve the problem of undercompensating of workers. If your employer values your experience and knowledge, they would have to pay a premium for it, otherwise a competitor would buy you out from under them.

[gruez]

Poaching is already a thing. Why do you need a press gang law on top?

[s1artibartfast]

poaching is currently inefficient. Poachers have find employees and many employees refuse the offer for selfish reasons, Even if the salary is higher and would generate higher income taxes. These people are cheating society of tax revenue and growth it would otherwise have.

Lots of people hoard their time, spending it with friends, family, and children. This would force that time and labor into the market, where it could be taxed and contribute to social good.

A woman reading a book or singing to their child creates no taxable income, and doesn't contribute to GDP. Under the current proposal, If She didn't pay sufficient income tax on the time she selfishly hoards, a company like hooters could buy her and put her labor to more productive use.