The Effect of Immigration on the Southwestern Economies

Abstract: This 35 page study provides an overview of the Mexican smugglers who trade in people. The influx of Mexicans to the United States is thought to hurt the economy, but the reality of that assumption is studied through an investigation of the border states, which are California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. The paper concludes that illegal immigrants have not hurt the economy at all. Still, negative aspects of illegals are noted, including the fact that they utilize social services and public schools a great deal. Quality of life issues are looked at. The report is replete with statistics and facts about the economies of the border states. The report also provides a generous amount of information on the smuggling rings that infiltrate the Mexicans border towns. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

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Subcatagory: Economics And Economic Theory

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