The Economics Behind Immigration

Watch Sprout members interview Dr. Abigail Cooke, a professor in the Department of Geography at the University at Buffalo. She explains how immigrants affect the U.S. economy, job market, and social programs. :

1. How do immigrants affect the U.S. economy? What about illegal immigrants?

2. How would mass deportation affect the U.S. economy? 

3. Are immigrants taking away job opportunities from Americans?

4. Are immigrants paying more into the United States than they are taking away?

5. Are there any misconceptions about immigration that should be addressed?