Immigration Flashcards
What are the economic effects of immigration?
The augmentation of economic innovation, growth, productivity, and education
What are the economic effects of immigration?
The augmentation of economic innovation, growth, productivity, and education
What percentage of Fortune 500 businesses were established by 1st and 2nd generation immigrants?
43%
How much state and local tax revenue was generated from undocumented immigrants in 2014?
11 billion
How come immigration improves the fiscal situation of a nation?
Because on average, immigrants pay more revenue towards taxation juxtaposed against the overall net cost of the services they utilize from the government.
At what rate do immigrants produce patents compared to native civilians?
Double the rate.
Amnesty
an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses.