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Extra: How Much Do You Know About Immigration?

Apr 1, 2024
27:39
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Professor Zeke Hernandez from Wharton School tests Americans' knowledge on immigration in a quiz. Topics include debunking myths on poverty rates among immigrants, green card allocations, and assimilation. Guests reflect on the complexities of immigration, stereotypes, and the importance of understanding personal backgrounds in the discourse.
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Quick takeaways

  • Overestimation of global immigrant population due to media bias and misinformation.
  • Misconception of immigrant families' economic status with immigrant children often having higher income.

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Immigration Quiz: World's Immigrant Population Percentage

When quizzed on the percentage of the world's population composed of immigrants, the participant incorrectly estimated it at 33%, while the correct figure stood at 3.6%. This misconception reflects a common tendency to overestimate immigrant presence due to skewed media portrayals and headlines creating a perception of a larger issue than reality.

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