Daniel Di Martino – The Economics of the Border Crisis

Oct 4, 2024

Daniel Di Martino, a PhD student in economics specializing in immigration and fiscal policy, shares his insights on the border crisis. He discusses his harrowing escape from Venezuela and the country’s economic decline under socialism. Di Martino critiques both Biden’s and Trump’s immigration policies, suggesting financial investment is key to fixing the system. He also proposes prioritizing high-skilled immigrants and challenges misconceptions surrounding asylum-seekers. The conversation navigates the political realities of immigration reform and the urgent need for smarter policies.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

From Prosperity to Despair: A Venezuelan Escape

01:56 • 6min

Navigating the Immigration Crisis

08:17 • 10min

Shifts in Immigration Policy and Behavior

18:10 • 6min

High-Skilled Immigration: Economic Impacts and Challenges

24:05 • 13min

Conservative Perspectives on Immigration Reform

36:39 • 11min

Migration Misconceptions and Venezuelan Realities

47:27 • 3min