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Study: Hiring of Immigrant Workers Triggers Economic Benefits

HeadlineSep 01, 2010

In other immigration news, a new study suggests a causal link between an influx of foreign workers and economic growth. According to the San Francisco Fed, states with high numbers of recent immigrant workers had higher productivity, more hiring, and better wages than states with few new foreign workers. Every one percent increase in immigration amounted to a 0.5% increase in workers’ income.

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