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What happens when you send Ugandan students to Germany?
Most of this blog is about international migration, and particularly, the economics of international migration.
Sep 5
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August 2025
Are recent immigrants a "ticking time bomb" for British public finances?
At a few recent policy events, I keep hearing that dependents on visas are a Problem.
Aug 26
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June 2025
UK Immigration and Public Services
The UK Home Office has released a white paper on changes to the UK immigration system.
Jun 13
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May 2025
Undocumented People In The United States
The United States has a large population of undocumented immigrants, making up perhaps 3% of the US population.
May 1
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April 2025
Immigration and Crime in Europe
When I wrote a post about immigration and crime in the US, I promised a followup with other countries. A mere four months later, here it is.
Apr 8
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March 2025
Migration of Doctors and Nurses
There is much public policy concern that low income countries invest large amounts into training health personnel, but do not receive the benefits. How…
Mar 6
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January 2025
H-1B Visas and the American Economy
It seemed worthwhile spending some time summarizing what we do - and do not - know about H-1B visas and their effects on the American labor market.
Jan 14
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December 2024
2024-2025 Domestic Migration Job Market Papers
In economics, graduate students going on the job market present a single job market paper. I’ve gathered all the domestic migration-related job market…
Dec 23, 2024
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2024-2025 International Migration Job Market Papers
In economics, graduate students going on the job market present a single job market paper. I’ve gathered all the international migration-related job…
Dec 23, 2024
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Immigration and Crime In The United States
Many, if not most, people think admitting more immigrants leads to higher crime rates. Does it?
Dec 10, 2024
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November 2024
The Mariel Boatlift
In the course of a few months in 1980, about 125,000 Cubans left Cuba for Miami. What happens to a city when it gains 125,000 immigrants seemingly…
Nov 26, 2024
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