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>> The US is and always has been a country of immigrants The US has had periods where immigration was relatively unrestricted, and periods where it was heavily
by rufus_foreman 3y ago
>> The US is and always has been a country of immigrants
The US has had periods where immigration was relatively unrestricted, and periods where it was heavily restricted.
>> Restricted immigration actually lowers wages
The US passed laws restricting immigration after World War I (Immigration Act of 1917, Immigration Act of 1924). These were in effect until 1965.
Wage growth was slower to non-existent after restrictions on immigration were removed compared to the period when they were in effect. The evidence from US history does not support your assertion. You can deny the law of supply and demand, but you can not repeal it.