Wretched refuse? : the political economy of immigration and institutions
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Wretched refuse? : the political economy of immigration and institutions
（Cambridge studies in economics, choice, and society）
Cambridge University Press, 2021
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-313) and index
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Economic arguments favoring increased immigration restrictions suggest that immigrants undermine the culture, institutions, and productivity of destination countries. But is this actually true? Nowrasteh and Powell systematically analyze cross-country evidence of potential negative effects caused by immigration relating to economic freedom, corruption, culture, and terrorism. They analyze case studies of mass immigration to the United States, Israel, and Jordan. Their evidence does not support the idea that immigration destroys the institutions responsible for prosperity in the modern world. This nonideological volume makes a qualified case for free immigration and the accompanying prosperity.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Introduction
- Part I. State of Debate: 2. An Economic Case for Free Immigration
- 3. The New Economic Case for Immigration Restrictions
- 4. Immigration's Impact on Productivity
- Part II. Cross-Country Evidence: 5. Immigration's Impact on Economic Institutions
- 6. Immigration's Impact on Corruption
- 7. Immigration's Impact on Terrorism
- 8. Immigration's Impact on Culture
- Part III. Case Studies in Mass Immigration: 9. United States
- 10. Israel
- 11. Jordan
- Part IV. Assessing the New Economic Case for Immigration Restrictions: 12. Conclusion
- Bibliography
- About the Authors.
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