The following is a commentary on the recent Economist survey of migration from MigrationwatchUK. | Migration Watch UK
The main argument put forward is that, while the gaps in process of traded goods are now much smaller as a result of trade liberalisation, the gaps in wages are still very wide. This, in theory, permits large gains from liberalising immigration restrictions, particularly for unskilled labour where the gaps are widest. However, the survey […]
New report challenges belief that current levels of immigration produce a net financial ‘benefit’ to nation. | Migration Watch UK
In a thorough examination of the economic case for large-scale immigration, the think-tank MigrationwatchUK reveals that the Home Office paper making this claim has ‘taken only average costs for health, housing, education etc and has conveniently forgotten to include the considerable costs of building new facilities.’ As a result the group says they are ‘thoroughly […]
MW182 : Executive Summary of joint research study by the Home Office & Cabinet Office: Migration: An Economic & Social Analysis | Migration Watch UK
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