Addressing the challenges faced by low-skilled Americans due to immigration requires equitable solutions that balance opportunity and fairness. Implementing mechanisms such as a surtax on immigrants can provide funding to support those negatively impacted by economic changes, while still allowing immigrants the chance to work in the country. This approach offers a less punitive alternative to outright restrictions on immigration, recognizing the complexities of fairness in economic impacts.
Bryan Caplan of George Mason University and EconLog blogger talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about immigration. Caplan takes on the common arguments against open borders and argues that they are either exaggerated or can be overcome while still allowing more immigration than is currently allowed in the United States.