Arguments about wages and salaries often go no further than acknowledging that, in Estonia, they are substantially lower than in Finland, but above those in China. Just as important, however, is labour productivity.
Arutlused madalast palgatasemest piirduvad pahatihti tõdemusega, et Eestis on palgad väiksemad kui Soomes, ent Hiinas on veelgi väiksemad.