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Economics of Immigration in the USA

Immigration is a hotly debated issue for many countries around the world, however, there is ongoing research being conducted to understand the economic implications of immigration across various countries. Studies on the economic effects of immigration have examined a range of issues, including the impact of immigration on wages, employment, and productivity, as well as the fiscal impact of immigration on government budgets. In addition, researchers have explored the social and political consequences of immigration, such as the effects of immigration on social cohesion, political participation, and public opinion. Understanding the economic effects of immigration in different countries is important for policymakers and researchers who seek to design effective immigration policies and programs that benefit both immigrants and host societies.

Latin American Immigration to America: An Endless Firestorm

In the United States, as in other countries, immigration is the subject of intense public debate. Disagreements persist on many components of policy, including levels of enforcement, treatment of entrants to the destination country, and levels of acceptable immigration, notably by quotas. However, what is perhaps most unique about the United States immigration system, and the way that debates surrounding it are structured, is the extent to which immigrants are viewed in extremes.

Immigration Under President Biden: Expectations, Reality, and Everything In Between

Joe Biden ran as an antithesis to his predecessor, but what does what mean now that he is in office for those most affected by his decisions? As a candidate, Biden promised to not only reverse the unjust immigration policies of the previous administration but to prioritize protecting immigrant families who are essential to our country. Since Inauguration Day, most of Biden’s immigration actions have been centered around reversing Trump’s policies. Biden ran on promises to go beyond rolling back Trump administration policies, but his time in office has not exactly mirrored those campaign promises.