Immigration in America: Data and Myths, Revisited With Leah Boustan
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Impacts of Immigration on Wages and Jobs
The discussion highlights the varied reactions people have towards findings on the impacts of immigration on income distribution. Whether immigrants' children move up the income ladder or not, there are opposing views on the implications for society. The speaker suggests that focusing on how immigrants affect the wages and jobs of US-born individuals is more critical, rather than simply comparing income mobility between different groups.
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