How does the Qatari controversy regarding the World Cup and their treatment of visiting workers compare to other historical macroeconomic eras?

by cheftlp1221

Qatar has been rightly under intense scrutiny ever since they were awarded the World Cup for 2022 regarding their treatment of visiting workers who are building the infrastructure and transforming forever the country.

Are there parallels with the Industrial Revolution in England? The building of the railroads in the western US? The public works projects of the Romans?

Diablomarcus

The comparison probably breaks the 20 year rule.