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2 years ago

Immigration boosts health, happiness, and life satisfaction in destination countries.

Journal of Applied Economics and Business Studies
How Immigration affects the Health and Subjective Well-being: Evidence from Destination Countries
Anum Javaid, Shabib Haider Syed, Khurrum Shahzad

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The research looked at how immigration affects health and well-being in destination countries from 2000 to 2018. They used data from the WHO and OECD to study the relationship between immigration and health, life satisfaction, and happiness. The study found that immigration is positively linked to better health, life satisfaction, and happiness. The researchers suggest that providing better job opportunities can improve people's earnings and overall well-being.