Research about the economic the impacts immigration can have on the United States. And a look at the effects that globalization may have on us. Is immigration a good or a bad thing? This paper will also discuss some possible outcomes that may stem from whether or not the people of Earth choose to start reforming immigration policies and participating in globalization. I’m a Business Administration major so I chose to exam the economic aspects more so.
Impacts of Globalization and Immigration in Society
Research Paper In America today, it would be safe to say that most U.S. citizens are probably against immigration. We are a country built from immigrants of all races and nationalities. The U.S.A. was built on the visions of hard work ethics, imagination, ethical values, and a pioneering spirit. Our melting pot culture makes us the greatest nation the Earth has ever seen. We all came here by choice, to be a part of one unified nation that grants liberty and justice to all. Annually the United States absorbs more immigrants than any other nation on earth.
How can Immigration be a problem?
In February of 2011 the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) came out with a study that examined the financial burden that immigration causes the United States. The report detailed how illegal immigration isn’t just a burden to our environment and our population; it is also a burden on our wallets. This is an urgent issue especially considering the tough economic times. Taking on additional financial burden is proving too difficult for the U.S. to handle. “Illegal immigration costs U.S. taxpayers about $113 billion a year at the federal, state and local level. The bulk of the costs — some $84 billion — are absorbed by state and local governments.” (Martin & Ruark, 2011)
Having illegal immigrants in the work force can also lower the chances of unskilled American workers to get jobs. Illegal aliens affect not only our ability to get jobs, but it