The speakers discuss concerns about immigrants not learning the native language and the potential impact on culture. They mention the high fluency rate of second-generation Mexican immigrants in English and propose English language and cultural literacy tests for immigrants as a solution.
Bryan Caplan of George Mason University and EconLog blogger talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about immigration. Caplan takes on the common arguments against open borders and argues that they are either exaggerated or can be overcome while still allowing more immigration than is currently allowed in the United States.