The Impact of Immigration on Employment and Salaries of U.S. Citizens
The Impact Of Immigration On Employment And Salaries Of U.S. Citizens
The Impact Of Immigration On Employment And Salaries Of U.S. Citizens
Abstract
In the interest of measuring the impact of immigration on the economy of the U.S, some authors have established that aliens lower the salaries of the residents, and increase the unemployment rates. Nevertheless, some studies have found that there is no evidence of the negative impact of immigrants on the salaries and work opportunities of the natives. In this sense, this research paper argues that (1) there is not complete evidence of the negative impact of immigration on the wages of the citizens; (2) immigrants complement the jobs left by the local workers, they do not replace them; and in addition to this they are creating job opportunities.
Introduction
In an effort to measure the impact of immigration on the economy of the U.S, some authors have established that immigrants depress the wages of the citizens, and increase the unemployment rates. Nevertheless, the mentioned researchers based their argument on the misconception that immigrants take the jobs from the citizens. In addition to this, some studies have found that there is no evidence of the negative impact of immigrants on the salaries and work opportunities of the natives. In this sense, through the review of literature about the topic, this research paper argues that (1) there is not complete evidence of the negative impact of immigration on the wages of U.S. citizens; (2) immigrants complement the jobs left by the local workers, they do not replace them; and additionally they are creating job opportunities.
Literature Review
One of the most frequently mentioned arguments about the economic impact of immigration is its negative effect on the rates of unemployment and salaries in the United States. Supporters of this argument assume that the alien workers are competing against local workers for jobs and since the
The Impact Of Immigration On Employment And Salaries Of U.S. Citizens
Abstract
In the interest of measuring the impact of immigration on the economy of the U.S, some authors have established that aliens lower the salaries of the residents, and increase the unemployment rates. Nevertheless, some studies have found that there is no evidence of the negative impact of immigrants on the salaries and work opportunities of the natives. In this sense, this research paper argues that (1) there is not complete evidence of the negative impact of immigration on the wages of the citizens; (2) immigrants complement the jobs left by the local workers, they do not replace them; and in addition to this they are creating job opportunities.
Introduction
In an effort to measure the impact of immigration on the economy of the U.S, some authors have established that immigrants depress the wages of the citizens, and increase the unemployment rates. Nevertheless, the mentioned researchers based their argument on the misconception that immigrants take the jobs from the citizens. In addition to this, some studies have found that there is no evidence of the negative impact of immigrants on the salaries and work opportunities of the natives. In this sense, through the review of literature about the topic, this research paper argues that (1) there is not complete evidence of the negative impact of immigration on the wages of U.S. citizens; (2) immigrants complement the jobs left by the local workers, they do not replace them; and additionally they are creating job opportunities.
Literature Review
One of the most frequently mentioned arguments about the economic impact of immigration is its negative effect on the rates of unemployment and salaries in the United States. Supporters of this argument assume that the alien workers are competing against local workers for jobs and since the
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