Immigration is one of the most important policy debates in Western countries. However, one aspect of the debate is … often mischaracterized by accusations that higher levels of immigration lead to higher levels of crime. The evidence, based … on empirical studies of many countries, indicates that there is no simple link between immigration and crime, but …

Addressing unauthorized immigration is controversial. Countries have adopted a variety of legalization programs …

An increase in the minimum wage in immigrant destination countries raises the earnings that low-skilled migrants could … immigration, contrasting evidence shows that immigrants are less likely to move into areas with higher or more frequent increases …

demand and technology, production expansion, and specialization of native workers as immigration rises. …

Public debate on immigration focuses on its effects on wages and employment, yet the discussion typically fails to … consider the effects of immigration on working conditions that affect workers' health. There is growing evidence that …. Recent studies show that as immigration rises, native workers are pushed into less demanding jobs. Such market adjustments …

Restricting immigration to young and skilled immigrants using a point system, as in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand …

contributors to the welfare system and whether migrants assimilate quickly. The key questions for the home country are whether … migrants return and who returns. The host country gains when unsuccessful migrants leave, while the home country may gain when … successful migrants leave. Empirical evidence reveals that both low-income-earning and high-income-earning migrants leave the …

Many immigrant destination countries face considerable pressure to change their immigration policies. One of the most … be more efficient than current ways of allocating visas, could boost the economic contribution of immigration to the …