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Why immigrants are America’s superpower

Dollar & Sense: The Brookings Trade Podcast

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The Politics of Immigration

Economist Michael Zuckerman: Most economists are enthusiastic about immigration. He says it has positive effects on the growth and dynamism of the economy. Immigration accounts for three quarters of the overall increase in the population, he says. But some people may see downward wage pressure because immigrants come in who are highly skilled, just like you're highly skilled,Zuckerman says.

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