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581. What Both Parties Get Wrong About Immigration
Freakonomics Radio
The Villain vs. Victim Narrative in Immigration Debate
In the immigration debate, two common narratives emerge: the villain narrative, where immigrants are seen as a threat to our jobs and security, and the victim narrative, emphasizing the benefits of immigration to immigrants. However, the focus is often on how immigrants impact us or themselves, respectively, without considering the broader truth. Evidence overwhelmingly shows net positive benefits economically and socially for us, with statistics like higher economic mobility for immigrant children, significant contributions to innovation and business creation, and a greater likelihood to start a business compared to the native born population.
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