Trump Blames Immigrant Surge for Housing Crisis. Most Economists Disagree.

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(Outlet: The New York Times) The former president often implies that deportations will bring down housing costs. Reality is more complicated. “In the long run, immigrants are the solution to the housing crisis,” said Exequiel Hernandez, an associate professor who studies immigration at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. “Without immigrants, you can’t increase the supply of housing.”Read More

The higher unemployment rate may not be a bad thing this time

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(Outlet: Marketplace) The dust is starting to settle from the global stock market sell-off Monday. One development that helped spark fear among investors was the increase in the U.S. unemployment rate, which ticked up to 4.3% in July from 4.1% in June. A rising jobless rate is not, on the face of it, usually a good thing. But this time, the reasons might not be so bad.Read More

New Book Finds Immigrants Innovate, Integrate And Benefit Americans

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(Outlet: Forbes) The author of a new book finds immigrants are not villains or victims but people who strive to better their lives and contribute to a vibrant society. The book comes at a time when immigration ranks among the country’s most contentious issues. Stuart Anderson, Senior Contributor at Forbes, interviews economist Zeke Hernandez. Read More