Penn Wharton Budget Model on the Economic Cost of Mass Deportation

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ABOUT THE EPISODE Kent Smetters of the Penn Wharton Budget Model explains how mass deportation could shrink GDP and lower wages for high-skilled U.S. workers. New research shows many unauthorized workers complement, rather than replace, native labor, especially in middle-class jobs.

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Brief Summary

Deportation impacts GDP and wages, especially for high-skilled workers, according to new research from the Penn Wharton Budget Model.

Key points

  • The Hidden Costs of Deportation. New research reveals how deportation affects not just GDP but also wages of high-skilled workers.
  • Understanding Economic Integration. Kent Smetters explains the importance of recognizing our interconnected economy.

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