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Immigration and unemployment

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Immigration and Unemployment: Unraveling the Data

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between immigration and unemployment rates, highlighting how new migrants can affect labor market statistics. It discusses the challenges in accurately capturing immigrant employment data, especially concerning undocumented workers, and their impact on the economy and inflation. Additionally, the chapter reevaluates the breakeven level of employment needed to keep unemployment stable, suggesting a more complicated landscape for job growth assessments.

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