immigrants
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Economists Are Finding a New Perspective on Immigration
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As recently as twenty years ago, economists taught that as the supply of unskilled labor increased due to immigration, legal or otherwise, the wages and employment of natives would fall as the two groups competed for a fixed number of jobs. This perspective casts immigration as a potential threat to…
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Citizenship: An Urban Asset
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Researchers at the Urban Institute find compelling economic benefits of naturalization for eligible immigrants and the cities in which they live.
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From Africa to China: the Adventure of African Merchants Entrepreneurs
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Growing relations between Africa and China have led to an influx of African merchants in China. African merchants contribute to the emergence of transient spaces in Chinese cities, as well as to successful business performance, benefitting the Chinese economy and society.
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A Deep Dive into Immigrant Children’s Health
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Recent research highlights the diverse ways an immigrant parent’s demographics correlate with the likelihood his or her child receives healthcare services.
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Increased Immigration Leading to Higher Wages for Native Born Citizens?
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Supply driven immigration may result in net positive employment.