Assimilation is something that all immigrants deal with once they enter a new nation whether or not it works. In the case of economic assimilation, it differentiates for people; some might assimilate quicker than others. It is tough for a… Read moreERA #4: We Wanted Workers Chapter 5

In George Borjas’s, ‘We Wanted Workers: Unraveling the Immigration Narrative’ the fifth chapter highlights economic assimilation in regards to immigrants. In short terms, economic assimilation is the amount of time it takes immigrants to close the wage gap with natives… Read moreWe Wanted Workers Chapter 5 Post

In George Borjas’s ‘We Wanted Workers: Unraveling the immigration narrative’ chapter 4 discusses much about the selection of immigrants within the United States. The immigration population within the United States is compromised by a diverse group of people. Borjas highlights… Read moreERA #4, We Wanted Workers Chapter 4

The first chapter of George Borjas’s book brings up a lot of topics. He touches on ideas of his own personal immigration and the reactions of Americans when the topic of immigration is brought up. It is interesting to see… Read moreERA, We Wanted Workers Chapter 1

In George Borjas’s, ‘We Wanted Workers: Unraveling the Immigration Narrative’ the first chapter mentions a comparison that stood out to me. He mentioned that immigration and international trade have much in common because they both involve the movement of something… Read moreWe Wanted Workers Post