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Do immigrants really take jobs and lower wages?
Planet Money
Analyzing the Mariel boat lift and its impact on immigration
The Mariel boat lift in 1980 involved Cubans fleeing to Florida in boats due to Castro's announcement allowing them to leave. Around 125,000 Cubans arrived in Florida, mostly low-skilled workers, increasing Miami's workforce by 8%. This sudden influx provided an opportunity for economist David Card to study the impact of immigration through a natural experiment, showcasing the complexities of analyzing the economy.
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