Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The mega payoff of increased immigration is lost on the pols

An excellent article, one I completely agree with. - - Donna Poisl

By Ezra Klein, Washington Post Staff Writer

I have a plan that will raise wages, lower prices, increase the nation's stock of scientists and engineers, and maybe even create the next Google. Better yet, this plan won't cost the government a dime. In fact, it'll save money. A lot of money. But few politicians are going to want to touch it.

Here's the plan: More immigration. A pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants. And a recognition that immigration policy is economic policy and needs to be thought of as such.

See what I meant about politicians not liking it?
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