Princeton University Press presents a summary of "Heaven's Door: Immigration Policy and the American Economy," a book that was written by George J. Borjas. Princeton University Press published the book in 2001. In his book, Borjas argues that massive immigration to the United St…
The U.S. took in more than a million immigrants per year in the late 1990s, more than at any other time in history. For humanitarian and many other reasons, this may be good news. But as George Borjas shows in Heaven's Door, it's decidedly mixed news for the American economy--an…
The U.S. took in more than a million immigrants per year in the late 1990s, more than at any other time in history. For humanitarian and many other reasons, this may be good news. But as George Borjas shows in Heaven's Door, it's decidedly mixed news for the American economy--an…
"Borjas presents the most comprehensive, accessible, and up-to-date account yet of the economic impact of recent immigration on America. He reveals that the benefits of immigration have been greatly exaggerated and that, if we allow immigration to continue unabated and unmodifie…
La question migratoire revêt aujourd'hui un nombre d'enjeux considérables pour les sociétés du Nord et du Sud. Elle met en lumière la géographie complexe des déséquilibres économiques, politiques et sociaux du monde contemporain et fait l'objet de nombreux débats, voire de polém…
This work states that immigrant entrepreneurship rose dramatically in the 20th century and has had a huge impact on urban life. Not only has immigrant business revitalized derelict shopping streets, but it has also introduced "exotic" products of social cohesion.
