Immigrants are unsung heroes of global trade and value creation
- Written by Bedassa Tadesse, Professor of Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth
In nearly every country that hosts foreign-born citizens, immigration emerges as a lightning rod for controversy. The economic realities of immigration, however, are far more complex than the negative sound bites suggest.
Far from being a burden, as critics claim, immigrants play pivotal roles in driving innovation, enhancing productivity and...