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Immigration Policies and the Economy in Europe Case Studies of Spain, France, Germany and Austria. LCDR Jenny Jones, USN NS 3041 28 August 2007. Current Discussion.
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Immigration Policies and the Economy in Europe Case Studies of Spain, France, Germany and Austria LCDR Jenny Jones, USN NS 3041 28 August 2007
Current Discussion • To what extent has immigration affected the economies of Spain, France, Germany and Austria? To what extent have economic considerations dictated immigration policies in Europe? • Immigration and the economy in Europe • Foreigners comprise too much of the population • Foreigners are needed to fill needed jobs in Europe
Cross-country differences in real income per capita, and their sources, 2002Gap with respect to USA, %
Conclusion • Europe needs foreign workers • Primary Immigration Reasons are: • Work • Reuniting Families • Integration of immigrants is an issue • EU and Country Policies are important • The economy effects immigration policies & immigration policies effect the economy At Last Proof that the Chicken Came Before The Egg cartoonstock.com
Questions and Discussion Applause or Thow Tomatoes?