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Immigration is one of the most important policy debates in Western countries. However, one aspect of the debate is … often mischaracterized by accusations that higher levels of immigration lead to higher levels of crime. The evidence, based … on empirical studies of many countries, indicates that there is no simple link between immigration and crime, but …
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immigration, contrasting evidence shows that immigrants are less likely to move into areas with higher or more frequent increases …
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for education, language, and employment. Such policies can also reduce barriers to entry, encourage naturalization, and …
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demand and technology, production expansion, and specialization of native workers as immigration rises. …
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Addressing unauthorized immigration is controversial. Countries have adopted a variety of legalization programs …
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The policy debate surrounding the employment of immigrant workers in U.S. agriculture centers around the extent to … unauthorized immigrant farmworkers have a significant impact on the employment of native farmworkers. …
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study the effect high skill immigration on productivity. Using a unique data set on manufacturing firms, I investigate …
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This paper documents the effect of immigrant concentration on natives’ work schedules. I show that immigrants are more likely to work at non‐standard hours (i.e. evenings, nights and Sundays) and that a higher proportion of immigrants in the local labor market is associated with a lower...
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Public debate on immigration focuses on its effects on wages and employment, yet the discussion typically fails to … consider the effects of immigration on working conditions that affect workers' health. There is growing evidence that …. Recent studies show that as immigration rises, native workers are pushed into less demanding jobs. Such market adjustments …
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