For decades, immigration has been one of the most divisive, contentious topics in American politics. And for decades, urgent calls for its policy reform have gone mostly unanswered. As the discord surrounding the modern immigration debate has intensified, border enforcement has tightened. Crossing harsher, less porous borders makes unauthorized entry to the United States a permanent, costly undertaking. And the challenges don't end on the other side.
At once enlightening and devastating, The Border Within examines the costs and ends of America's interior enforcement--the policies and agencies, including ICE, aimed at removing immigrants already living in the country. Economist Tara Watson and journalist Kalee Thompson pair rigorous analysis with deeply personal stories from immigrants and their families to assess immigration's effects on every aspect of American life, from the labor force to social welfare programs to tax revenue. What emerges is a critical, utterly complete examination of what non-native Americans bring to the country, including immigration's tendency to elevate the wages and skills of those who are native-born.
News coverage has prompted many to question the humanity of American immigration policies; The Border Within opens a conversation of whether it is effective. The United States spends billions each year on detention and deportation, all without economic gain and at a great human cost. With depth and discipline, the authors dissect the shock-and-awe policies that make up a broken, often cruel system, while illuminating the lives caught in the chaos. It is an essential work with far-reaching implications for immigrants and non-immigrants alike.
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Tara Watson and Kalee Thompson discuss "The Border Within: The Economics of Immigration in the Age of Fear" with economist Leah Boustan. Register now! https://t.co/nYdjmGpVww | 📅 Tue, May 3, 2022 ⏱️ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT https://t.co/smY7rwrkLo
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Across The Margin: The Podcast examines The Border Within, an eye-opening analysis of the costs & effects of #immigration w/ its authors, Tara Watson and Kalee Thompson. @osirispod @UChicagoPress Apple:https://t.co/j1lVHTGX1Q Spotify:https://t.co/Go93rRZLSL https://t.co/xZy42BRt9o
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This week’s episode of The New Bazaar features a chat with economist Tara Watson about “The Border Within: The Economics of Immigration in an Age of Fear”, her superb new book (with Kalee Thompson): https://t.co/0lBnO5WFCR Brief thread to follow 👇