How immigrants expand the U.S. economy
Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 08:30
in Psychology & Sociology
In the United States, the economic impact of immigration is a lightning-rod topic that sparks strong feelings on both sides. Opponents have long held that immigrants take away jobs from American citizens and lower wage standards. Proponents dismiss that idea, saying immigrants expand the economy through their hard work and determination. The truth is somewhere in the middle, according to new research from Wharton's J. Daniel Kim.