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Do immigrants really take jobs and lower wages?

Planet Money

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Impacts of Immigration on Labor Market

This chapter delves into an economist's study on the labor market effects of immigration during the Mariel boatlift event in Miami, showcasing differing perspectives between economists David Card and George Borjas. Card's findings challenged conventional views, while Borjas disputed the impact of immigration on American workers, highlighting a nuanced debate within the field.

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