Immigrants Boost Economies Without Harming Natives, Research Shows.
The article discusses how immigration affects the labor market in rich countries. Immigrants moving from poor to rich countries can significantly increase their income. The research shows that differences in skills between natives and immigrants are important in determining the impact on wages and employment. Specialization can help absorb less educated immigrants without harming native wages. Labor market institutions play a role in how immigrant flows affect wages and employment in different countries.