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Economic boom in danger: Why America urgently needs migrants!
The U.S. economy needs immigrants to address labor shortages. Political myths about migration are debunked.
Economic boom in danger: Why America urgently needs migrants!
Migration remains a central issue for US politics, especially under the leadership of Donald Trump. According to a report by FAZ The US government's statement on immigration policy is untenable. Experts emphasize that the crisis at the US southern border is not primarily due to the Biden administration. This contrasts with the popular perception that immigrants are disproportionately criminal or violent.
Immigrants in the United States not only contribute to society, but are also critical net taxpayers. They help limit the budget deficit and support inflation control. At the same time, it appears that many immigrants come to the United States because of a labor shortage and not because of weak border controls. There were 12 million job openings in the U.S. in 2022, showing that economic demand for workers is strong.
The labor market and immigration
In addition, studies show that the labor market acts as a pull factor, regardless of the government in question. Undocumented immigrants therefore play an important role in the U.S. economy, contributing to purchasing power and tax revenue. Still, there are concerns about inadequate legal work opportunities for many immigrants.
US immigration trends also show that the birth rate is falling. In order to keep the population size constant, the country needs around 1.1 million immigrants every year. However, policy initiatives to regulate legal immigration are lacking, and the last major bipartisan initiative failed in 2013. Despite these developments, the Republican majority in Congress maintains the idea that immigrants are dangerous, even though crime rates among immigrants are lower than among native-born Americans.
Statistics on the integration of migrants
The interpretation and assessment of data on the integration of migrants is crucial for understanding their role in the labor market. Loud Employment agency statistics Unemployment, employment and SGB II assistance rates are important indicators. These quotas show the proportion of the available workforce who have social insurance contributions or part-time employment or who are dependent on basic security.
- Die Arbeitslosenquote für Ausländer lag im Dezember 2022 bei 13,9%.
- Die Beschäftigungsquote für Ausländer betrug in der Bevölkerungsfortschreibung 53,9%.
- Die SGB II-Hilfequote für Ausländer lag bei 22,3%.
The data makes it clear that integrating migrants into the labor market represents a complex challenge. Even if Germany attracts migrants through a good employment situation, the analysis and interpretation of the various quotas is complex.
In summary, the role of immigrants in the USA and Germany has far-reaching implications for the economy and society. To take advantage of this group, policies urgently need to be adapted.