Impact of Immigration on the American Economy

Introduction

What makes America unique in respect to many other countries is it's immigrant history. For many years America has opened its doors to absorb many immigrants, something Americans pride themselves on and glorify for good reason; if those doors were shut on our ancestors we would never have made it to where we are today. In spite of this, new research is revealing startaling news about the economics of immigration into the US.

American Gains from Immigration

A common misconception that must be addressed is the degree to which immigration helps Americans.