Ones and Tooze
How Asylum-Seekers Shake Up Economies (Mostly in Good Ways)
Oct 6, 2023
The podcast explores the economic impact of asylum seekers and irregular migrants, discussing their contributions to GDP, employment opportunities, and overall economic growth. It also delves into the debate on pull factors in migration, questioning the role of welfare provisions. Additionally, it examines the impact of investment and migration on Germany's economy, emphasizing the need for responsible government investment in managing the asylum system.
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- Investing in domestic infrastructure is crucial to absorb new migrants and reduce tensions between migrants and locals.
- Greater domestic investment is needed to support a high-functioning legal system that can handle asylum cases promptly and maintain legitimacy.
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The Importance of Domestic Investment for Resettlement
To create a smoother migration process and reduce domestic resistance, host countries should invest more in domestic infrastructure, such as housing, social services, and healthcare. Insufficient investment leads to scarcity constraints and trade-offs, causing tensions between migrants and locals. By adequately funding and providing necessary facilities to absorb new migrants, countries can ensure a more orderly and humane process. This requires a growth-oriented approach to accommodate the increasing population. With tight labor markets in many countries, it is crucial to address social provision and housing shortages to avoid exacerbating conflicts.
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