Immigrants in the Labor Force

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This paper looks at the impact of immigrants upon the United States' domestic economy in terms of the contributions they make and the burdens they compel other Americans to shoulder. At the same time, the paper offers some recommendations and, ultimately, solutions which offer a means by which America can successfully marry immigration inflows with its economic needs as well as with the needs of its native-born population. The paper includes a brief annotated bibliography.

From the Paper:

"To close briefly, the preceding paper has looked at immigration in the United States and its impact upon the American economy. Simply put, while the typical immigrant brings many things to America, there is mounting evidence that he or she creates complications for the native-born. At the same time, fears about illegal immigration and what it means for America abounds and there is no reason that this concern will abate any time soon. Ultimately, the best things America can do appear to be the following: tighten border security, increase the educational and professional requirements for immigrants; and put money into punishing those who profit from illegal immigration. If this is done, then there is hope for the future."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bean, Frank D., Mark Leach, and B. Lindsay Lowell. "Immigrant Job Quality and Mobility in the United States." Work and Occupations, 31.4 (2004): 499-518.
• Briggs, V.M. "Immigration Policy and the US Economy: An Institutional Perspective." Journal of Economic Issues, 30.2 (1996): 371-89.
• Cordero-Guzman, Hector, and Grosfoguel, Ramon. "The Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics of Post-1965 Immigrants to New York City: A Comparative Analysis by National Origin." Journal of International Migration, 38.4 (2000): 41-77.
• Duleep, H.O. "Social Security and the Emigration of Immigrants." Social Security Bulletin, 57.1 (1994): 37-52.
• Meisenheimer II, Joseph R. "How Do Immigrants Fare in the U.S. Labor Market?" Monthly Labor Review, 115.12 (1992): 3-19.

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