That is what we have to ask ourselves in an era of increasing global competition where America must compete for its share of international markets: Are we going to allow outdated assumptions and nativism to hinder our progress and our growth? There are a lot of myths and misperceptions surrounding this issue. First. immigrants do not cause unemployment. The overwhelming conclusion from economic studies on this issue is that immigration does not cause unemployment. In fact. immigrants create jobs by expanding markets and purchasing power. Furthermore. immigrants have a higher rate of entrepreneurship than the nonimmigrant population. By starting businesses. immigrants create jobs. They do not drain public assistance programs. Immigrants typically arrive when they are young and in their prime working years. Elderly immigrants are not eligible for Social Security. Furthermore. studies have shown immigrant families pay $2.500 into public coffers every year. Once again. immigrants provide the United States with a skilled and educated work force. Immigrants are more likely to have postgraduate degrees than the nonimmigrant U.S. population.
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