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Immigration and American Jobs
New York Times October 19, 2012 Of all the economic dynamics buffeting the American middle class, immigration might seem the easiest to explain: as millions of poor immigrants from Latin America poured illegally into the country seeking work, the conventional wisdom goes, they competed with more expensive American workers,… Read More
How to Reduce America’s Talent Deficit
Wall Street Journal October 18, 2012 Each month, when the government publishes the national jobs report, Americans pick over small movements in the headline rate of unemployment. In doing so, they largely miss a crucial aspect of the U.S. jobs crisis. Many American companies are now creating more jobs… Read More
Norquist: More Immigrants Good Policy, Politics
National Journal October 18, 2012 Anti-tax crusader advocates immigration reform with path to citizenship for nation’s undocumented immigrants. At an immigration summit in Indiana, Norquist called immigration “the most important thing to focus on if you’re concerned with the future of the country, both as an economic power and… Read More
Opinion: Skilled Immigrants Are Uptapped Assets for Regional Economic Development
National Journal October 17, 2012 What do Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Dayton, Ohio, have in common? Each of these cities has endured decades of shrinking population—and each has recently identified skilled immigrants as a vital component of a healthy economy. Their economic-development agendas recognize that attracting and retaining talented newcomers… Read More
Foreign Born Dominate U.S. Patent Holders: Study
India-West October 12, 2012 About 76% of the patents at the top 10 patent-producing U.S. universities in 2011 had at least one foreign-born inventor, according to a new study by The Partnership for a New American Economy. Foreign nationals were listed as inventors in over 84% of the IT… Read More
More Visas For Indian Tech Workers?
Information Week October 12, 2012 Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner told his Indian counterpart that technology pros and other workers from India will play an increasingly prominent role in U.S. industry. “I think it’s very likely that over time you see a significant expansion of the role played by Indians… Read More
U.S. Quotas Hinder Employment Visas
Buffalo Law Journal October 11, 2012 Despite grim employment figures coming out of the nation’s capital, there is a shortage of skilled workers in the fields of science, medicine and computer technology. Local companies and organizations often look to international workers to fill those voids. Unfortunately, they find that… Read More
The Immigrant Exodus: Why Washington Needs to Listen
Council on Foreign Relations October 10, 2012 I had the pleasure of hosting an event last week for Vivek Wadhwa to discuss his important and troubling new book, The Immigrant Exodus. Wadhwa, an entrepreneur turned scholar, has done more than anyone else to call attention to the critical role… Read More
Is Unwelcoming Immigration Law Choking The US Economy?
Mindful Money October 4, 2012 The US may have to make dramatic changes to its unwelcoming immigration system if the country is to hold onto its strong entrepreneurial culture. Research by the Kauffman Foundation argues that the country’s “unwelcoming” immigration system has led to a “reverse brain drain” that… Read More
Why Silicon Valley Is Losing Its Luster
CNN World October 3, 2012 Silicon Valley has been a key driver of U.S. growth in the last two decades. Just look at the rise of Apple, Google, and Facebook, and all the jobs and opportunities and new communities they’ve created. But the “secret sauce” behind this success might… Read More
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