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Do immigrants really take jobs and lower wages?

Planet Money

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The Mariel Boatlift: A Natural Experiment in Immigration Economics

This chapter examines the Mariel Boatlift of the early 1980s, during which a large influx of Cuban immigrants dramatically altered Miami's workforce. It highlights the economic implications of this migration and its significance as a case study for understanding immigration's effects on the economy.

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