The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers

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EPISODE OVERVIEW Immigrants have long been cast as outsiders who take jobs and damage the economy. Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez, the Max and Bernice Garchik Family Presidential Assistant Professor at the Wharton School, dispels these stereotypes and others in his new book, "The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers."

This episode is part of the Ripple Effect's “Meet the Authors” series, in collaboration with the Wharton School Press. Learn more about Hernandez's book: https://whr.tn/4cjpiSV

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Brief Summary

Zeke Hernandez discusses the economic benefits of immigration and the need for updated policies in this episode.

Key points

  • The Truth About Immigration. Zeke Hernandez discusses the economic benefits of immigration and the misconceptions surrounding it.
  • Investment-Immigration-Jobs Triangle. Hernandez explains how immigrants foster investment and create jobs in their communities.

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