Border Follies: Liberalising Migration Could Deliver a Huge Boost to Global Output
The Economist November 17, 2012 IN BAD economic times the temptation to bash immigration is overwhelming. “Get the stench out of Greece,” runs a slogan of Golden Dawn, an increasingly popular anti-immigrant party there. David Cameron has pledged to more than halve annual net migration into Britain by 2015. Read More
Green Cards and Red Flags
Business Standard November 17, 2012 The US’s policy of limiting the number of immigrants is traumatic for visa seekers and bad news for its economy. Indira Kanan reviews a new book that proposes a solution. The United States welcomes immigrants. Immigrants love the United States. They start companies, lots… Read More
New Hope on Immigration
The New York Times November 17, 2012 Funny how quickly some principles collapse when given the right kind of shove. One day, the Republican Party is rock-ribbed restrictionist, dedicated to the proposition that unauthorized immigrants are an invading army of job stealers, welfare moochers and criminals whose only acceptable… Read More
Green Cards and Red Flags
Business Standard November 17, 2012 The US’s policy of limiting the number of immigrants is traumatic for visa seekers and bad news for its economy. Indira Kanan reviews a new book that proposes a solution. The United States welcomes immigrants. Immigrants love the United States. They start companies, lots… Read More
New Hope on Immigration
The New York Times November 17, 2012 Funny how quickly some principles collapse when given the right kind of shove. One day, the Republican Party is rock-ribbed restrictionist, dedicated to the proposition that unauthorized immigrants are an invading army of job stealers, welfare moochers and criminals whose only acceptable… Read More
Rubio Shapes Immigration Into GOP Issue
National Journal November 15, 2012 Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is shaping immigration into an issue that Republicans can embrace without getting lambasted by the party base. He is doing it by moving away from discussing whether the current undocumented population should have a path to citizenship and talking instead… Read More
Immigrant Job Creator Faces Deportation
CNN Money November 16, 2012 It doesn’t matter that Asaf Darash started a U.S. company and created 15 jobs here. Federal immigration officials might kick him out anyway. It’s not that he did anything wrong. Rather, he’s tangled in a web of immigration policies that are tough on entrepreneurs. Read More
Obama Promises Swift Action On Immigration In Meeting With Progressives
The Huffington Post November 14, 2012 President Barack Obama lifted the spirits of a room full of progressive leaders on Tuesday when he pledged to tackle immigration reform early in his second term, half a dozen sources either in the room or with knowledge of the conversation told The… Read More
Spirit of Compromise Could Help Solve Immigration, Boost U.S. Economy
KSL November 14, 2012 Less than a week after the 2012 election, our national debate has shifted from one where we choose between two candidates, to one where we discuss paths forward on issues that impact our lives. For that we can all be thankful. After such a long… Read More
DOL Proposal Will Hurt Venture-Funded Startup Companies
Forbes November 14, 2012 Startup companies, particularly those that receive venture capital, are major engines of growth and innovation in America. Research from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has shown that much of the job growth in America in recent years has come from startups. That is why a… Read More
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