Immigration in America: Data and Myths, Revisited With Leah Boustan
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The Complexity of Public Perception on Immigration
Public reactions to immigration are not solely based on economic factors like job competition but also on social and cultural values being perceived as threatened. Economists often overlook these important political factors, leading to misunderstandings of public sentiment towards immigration. Urban residents, exposed to diversity, tend to be more accepting of immigrants compared to those in towns where cultural values are perceived to be challenged.
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