The world has now come to the 21st century, yet, times after times since before long, the issues concerning immigration have persistently emerged in much-heated debates in many countries’ politics since it can change a nation’s situation of security, culture and values, etc. One of the aspects of immigration that is much more focused upon though is the phenomenon’s effects on the receiving nations’ economy. Many born in the host countries fear for their employment competition with the immigrants while some other keep being skeptical of their capabilities. This essay argues for the benefits that can be brought about for a nation on the account of the possibility …show more content…
Many critics of immigration often share the sentiment that immigration has a certain negative impact on the productivity of the host country’s workforce. However, this assumption is not usually pertinent to the whole picture of the national economy. Many immigrants from some impoverished countries to another affluent one are highly-educated, and as such, they also possess the talents for innovation. This kind of ability is an indispensable asset in any economy of high competition since innovation precipitates beneficial at large changes within an economical structure. Martin (2013), while cited that there might be not a way to link innovation to immigration, admitted that foreign-born residents are often the laureates of the Nobel Prizes, and holders of many patents in field of engineering. Not only known for their ability of innovation, immigrants are also the facilitator of companies’ investment. A common observation is that firms and corporations undertake strong and steady investments for their laborers to further their productivity. Immigration provides a reservoir of skilled workforce and this combined with the investment made undoubtedly propels the productivity of firms and corporations, hence, the whole economy. In February of 2014, Switzerland was on its way to impose a quota upon the number of foreigners that enter. However, such decision could really damage its own …show more content…
As mentioned above, immigrants are of young and working age, far more able with the responsibility of taxes. James (2014) reported that reduced expenses upon their long-term healthcare and pensions are also another advantage for the government. With this type of labor force, the government can gain coffer for public services and reduce fund on the laborers. However, there must be a concession to the sentiment that there exist undocumented immigrants, but this issue remains as shortcomings in border control, immigration policies and their enforcement. This should not be entwined so as to downplay immigration’s undeniable benefits to a host country. Another point that should be paid due attention is that while education’s ,which is part of public services, cost for immigrants may be very costly; then again, it should be really seen as a necessary investment to rise their current skills or productivity, incomes and tax accountabilities. Griswold (2012) maintained that the fiscal balance of the offspring of the immigrants is satisfactory no matter what kind of education level the immigrants