Immigration Flashcards

1
Q

What are the economic effects of immigration?

A

The augmentation of economic innovation, growth, productivity, and education

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What are the economic effects of immigration?

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The augmentation of economic innovation, growth, productivity, and education

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What percentage of Fortune 500 businesses were established by 1st and 2nd generation immigrants?

A

43%

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3
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How much state and local tax revenue was generated from undocumented immigrants in 2014?

A

11 billion

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4
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How come immigration improves the fiscal situation of a nation?

A

Because on average, immigrants pay more revenue towards taxation juxtaposed against the overall net cost of the services they utilize from the government.

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5
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At what rate do immigrants produce patents compared to native civilians?

A

Double the rate.

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6
Q

Amnesty

A

an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.

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