Summary of Issues in the Economics of Immigration

Issues in the Economics of Immigration is a comprehensive guide to the modern debate on immigration and its economic implications. Edited by George J. Borjas, it collects a range of analysis from leading experts on both sides of the debate. Topics include: the effects of immigration on wages, unemployment, crime, and poverty; the impact of immigration on population growth, culture and the environment; the fiscal impacts of immigration; the economic costs and benefits of different levels of immigration; and the prospects for immigration policy reform. By providing an in-depth exploration of the economic effects of immigration, this book is an invaluable resource for researchers, policy makers, and anyone interested in the economics of migration today.