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Do immigrants really take jobs and lower wages?

Planet Money

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This chapter delves into the ongoing debate about immigration's effect on the labor market, scrutinizing political claims about job competition and wage depression. It also highlights a pivotal historical case involving Cuban immigrants to illustrate the complexities of these discussions and the economists' struggle for consensus.

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