Unskilled immigration boosts wages and job opportunities, defying traditional economic theories.
The study looks at how unskilled immigration affects skilled wages. In areas with more immigrants, skilled wages may actually go up due to a household sector where skilled workers hire unskilled workers. This goes against the usual idea that unskilled immigration lowers skilled wages. The study also shows that technical progress in skill-intensive sectors can increase wage inequality but doesn't necessarily eliminate traditional jobs. In fact, it can benefit unskilled workers by boosting their earnings.