> gross overgeneralization

Yeah I know that's why I put it in quotes. But that's how they're commonly perceived in media and academic institutions.

How is that a justification for reiterating the falsehood that one nationality is inherently inferior to others? I prefer to not use hateful rhetoric even if the "media" does it.

I suppose it is possible that many people find a system with some inefficiency to be practically nicer, easier, and more functional than one with absolutely perfect utilization, allocation, and efficiency.

efficiency in a systems problem is almost never easy, and it requires everyone who participates to put forth their fullest effort. It is telling to me that when people are unconstrained by space/cost/time, they don't tend to create extremely efficient situations, but in fact prefer those that intentionally less so.

Individuals with power absolutely prefer an inefficient system. Arbitrage and gatekeeping ensure their power in the future.