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Economic growth

Economic growth

Written by: Elyor Urozaliev
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Various crucial economic processes, including national growth patterns, employment rates, and prevailing inflation levels, significantly shape and exert a considerable impact on the overall well-being and daily living standards of the population, affecting their purchasing power and access to vital necessities and opportunities for advancement.

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Elyor Urozaliev
Economics Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The Economic Impact of Immigration on the United States: An Evidence-Based Assessment
    Apr 20 2025

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    This report provides a comprehensive, evidence-based analysis of the economic consequences of immigration in the United States. Based on reports from leading research institutions, including the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), it examines the impact of immigration on aspects such as gross domestic product (GDP), fiscal balances (taxes and public services), labor market outcomes for native workers, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sectoral dependence.

    The analysis shows that there is a broad consensus among economists that immigration has a positive impact on U.S. economic growth, increases labor resources, and stimulates consumption. In the long term, immigrants make a positive net fiscal contribution at the federal level, especially due to the significant tax payments of their U.S.-born children (the second generation). Although state and local governments face some costs in the short term (mainly for education), these are offset by long-term benefits at the national level.

    According to the report, the impact of immigration on the overall wages and employment of native workers is very small or negligible in the long term, although small negative effects may be observed for low-skilled native workers and previous immigrants. Immigrants contribute disproportionately to innovation, entrepreneurship (high business start-up rates), and STEM fields. Key sectors such as agriculture, construction, healthcare, and hospitality are significantly dependent on immigrant labor.

    The report acknowledges some challenges, such as pressure on infrastructure, state/local fiscal burdens, and potential costs associated with unauthorized immigration, but evidence suggests that these issues are often manageable and do not outweigh the overall economic benefits. The most serious economic risks arise not from immigration itself, but from restrictive policies such as mass deportation, which can cause significant harm to the economy.

    In conclusion, the report emphasizes, based on evidence, that immigrants are significant net contributors to the U.S. economy and are not an economic danger. It highlights the importance of investing in integration, education, and targeted policies to maximize economic benefits and mitigate challenges.


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    9 mins
  • Tariff Shockwave: Unpacking the Real Costs and Consequences of US Trade Policy
    Apr 15 2025
    This document analyzes the economic impact of recent U.S. import tariffs, particularly those on steel, aluminum, and Chinese goods, implemented under various trade laws. The analysis highlights a strong consensus among economic researchers that these tariffs have had primarily negative consequences. They effectively act as taxes, mostly burdening U.S. importers and consumers with higher prices, which reduces household purchasing power. Key findings point to a decrease in U.S. real GDP, reduced investment due to policy uncertainty, and inefficient allocation of resources. While some domestic industries like steel saw limited protection, the overall economic effects are largely viewed as detrimental.

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    7 mins
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