Impact of Immigration on the Distribution of American Well-Being
Posted: 3 Mar 2010
Date Written: December 1, 2009
Abstract
Changes in the net immigration rate and in the age distribution and skills of immigrants have important effects on the average age and skill mix of the population. In the short run, increases in immigration boost the number of workers and aggregate earnings and reduce the ratio of elderly to non-elderly. This paper examines the impact of U.S. immigration since 1980 on trends in wages and income and the relative incomes of young and old. It simulates the wage and income distributional impacts of a reduced flow of immigrants into the United States.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Burtless, Gary T, Impact of Immigration on the Distribution of American Well-Being (December 1, 2009). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1553271
Register to save articles to
your library
Feedback
Feedback to SSRN
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.
