Earnings Gap Dynamics Between Highly Educated Immigrants and US-Born counterparts: The Role of Entry Visa
Dr. Omid Bagheri from Kent University explores the relationship between the wage gap between immigrants and US-born citizens.
Research
Does Immigration Policy Externalization Work? Examination of US Externalization Efforts in Central America
The authors of this paper evaluate the efficacy of externalization efforts by analyzing migration at two corridors in the Western Hemisphere.
Border Walls and Death on the US–Mexico Border: A Hot-Spot Analysis of the Impact of the Secure Fences Act in Arizona
Our research suggests the Secure Fence Act did not deter migration but rather induced migrants to take alternative, more dangerous routes
Should the United States Invest in a Start-Up Visa Program for Immigrants?
This paper explores the need for a U.S. startup visa (SUV) to harness immigrant entrepreneurship for innovation.
“And Some, I Assume, Are Good People”: Determinants of Elites’ Strategic Discourse About Immigrants and Refugees
The paper explores intraparty differences in strategic behavior and issue salience, showing that representatives’ social media behavior is influenced by partisanship and other factors.
How Do Immigration and Technological Growth Affect One Another?
By understanding relationship between immigration and technology, the US can move forward confidently in achieving long-term economic growth.
Assessing the Role of Safe-Zone Policies in Promoting Academic Achievement: Evidence from California
In a review of how safe-zone policies impact academic achievement, the authors find that safe-zone policies have a protective effect.
Why Does Corrective Information Have a Muted Effect on Immigration Attitudes?
The paper shows how research subjects shift the goalpost of acceptable immigrant behavior to justify their preexisting attitudes instead of updating these beliefs.
Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in Canada: Decreased Support and Increased Political Polarization
Using Canadian Election Studies data, we find that negative trends in attitudes toward immigration may have implications for social cohesion.
Do Enfranchised Immigrants Affect Politicians’ Behavior?
This paper explores this central question: how does the enfranchisement of immigrants recalibrate politicians’ stances in host countries?
How Did Imports from China Affect US Immigrants’ Jobs?
This research reveals two intriguing effects of trade after examining wages: increased wages for native workers in manufacturing and higher wages for immigrants in non-manufacturing.
On the Design of an Optimal Immigration Policy
This paper suggests an optimal US immigration policy would increase skill-based immigration, maintain current family-based immigration, and increase enforcement expenditures.
The Costs of Building Walls: Immigration and the Fiscal Burden of Aging in Europe
Policymakers should consider that restrictions on immigration can worsen the fiscal burden of aging for their constituents.
Venezuelan Immigration in Colombia: Labor Market Dynamics
What is the impact of migration from Venezuela to Colombia—one of the largest migratory phenomena in recent decades?
Parched Power Plants: The Role of Markets and Technology in Power Plants’ Drought Responses
During droughts market plants in certain regions experience generation reallocation toward less water-intensive, cheaper natural gas-fired plants.
Out-group Penalties in Refugee Assistance: A Survey Experiment
Survey experiment explores how perceived distance affects attitudes toward refugees and the impact of EU policies.
The Complex Case of TikTok in the United States
Policymakers should think deeply about the costs and benefits of a TikTok ban. The most effective approach may not be an outright ban.
Skilled Immigration Frictions as a Barrier for Young Firms
Lower H-1B visa win rates significantly impact the survival of young firms in technology-intensive industries.
How Mexican Judicial Reform May Have Fueled Crime: Arrest Trends and Trust Erosion
By understanding how Mexico’s transition to an adversarial criminal law system influenced crime rates, policymakers can gain insight into implications for outmigration flows.
What Works in Reskilling? Evaluating Alternative Education Options
With the rise of AI, the workforce must evolve. Among various training programs, the value of apprenticeships is increasingly prominent.
Public Interest Comment on Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers
The H-1B program should be modernized to reflect that immigrants represent valuable supplements to the US economy.
Settlers and Norms
Early settlers' equitable attitudes towards women contributed to the current higher rates of women's labor supply.
CGO Amicus Curiae Brief Filed in NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice
Similar to our previous amicus brief we argue that marginalized voices will be diminished and U.S. economic growth slowed.
The Gendered Impact of In-State Tuition Policies on Undocumented Immigrants’ College Enrollment, Graduation, and Employment
This research article examines the gender-specific impacts of in-state tuition policies on college enrollment and graduation rates, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive reforms.
Can Gene Editing Increase Ecosystem and Species Resilience?
Discover how CRISPR technology is revolutionizing conservation by potentially bringing back the American Chestnut Tree, balancing ecological benefits with the complexities of genetic innovation.
Public Interest Comment for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on the Initiative to Protect Youth Mental Health, Safety and Privacy Online
Solutions to the risks and benefits posed by social media will require tradeoffs targeting proven harm while preserving civil liberties.
The Political Economy of the CHIPS and Science Act
This paper explains the economics of chip production, the reasons Congress passed the Chips and Science Act, and the hurdles it faces.
Recruitment Competition and Labor Demand for High-Skilled Foreign Workers
Policies that limit H-1B visas may be making it more difficult for US employers to find talent in computer-related fields.
Power Play: Political Contributions and Regulatory Capture in the Electric Utility Industry
We compare data from states that allowed public utility donation with states that didn't. Findings suggest that relaxed public utility rules hurt consumers.
International Trade Effects of Student Migration
Among other things, immigration and the cross-cultural awareness it fosters has been a crucial part of economic growth.