This was achieved without the generation or use of toxic chemicals. The researchers explain that during the pyrolysis, the PVC insulation underwent rapid dichlorination and carbonization, which prevented the formation of harmful byproducts such as tar, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and dioxins.

The US would tax your income while you still pay for german welfare which you wouldn’t benefit from. You’d still have german working conditions which are generally better than the US but the actual money would not be very great.