Immigration and the US Economy
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Case Code: ECON029 Case Length: 25 Pages Period: 1900-2007 Pub Date: 2008 Teaching Note: Not Available |
Price: Rs.400 Organization : - Industry : - Countries : USA Themes: - |
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Abstract
The United States has been called the land of immigrants. In fact, an overwhelming majority of the US population is made up of people who either themselves are immigrants or are descendents of immigrants. The US continues to attract immigrants from all parts of the world. Over the years, with the number of immigrants growing, the US government introduced several acts to regulate immigration. Post-9/11, the US government has tightened immigration regulations. The case discusses the effects of immigration on the demography, economy and society of the US. It also discusses the importance of immigration policy for the US economy. It also attempts to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of immigration for the US.
Issues
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:
- Understand the importance of immigration policy in the US
- Discuss the reasons for immigration in to the US
- Analyze the effects of immigration on the US
- Critically analyze the role of government policies to address the challenges brought about by high levels of immigration
Contents
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Introduction
Background Note
Why Does the US Attract Immigrants?
Effects of Immigration
The Great Debate
Looking Ahead
Exhibits
Keywords
United States Immigration, Immigration Policy, Illegal Immigration, Visa Policy, Economic impact of Immigration, Aging population, Hispanic Population in the US, Heterogeneous society
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