One of the main reason economists are in favor of increased immigration is because it means more consumers with a resulting boast to the economy. Furthermore, an aging population needs young workers to replace the retirees.
But a recent study produced by the Center for Immigration Studies concluded that immigration over the past almost three decades has not substantially increased the population of working age individuals in relation to the old timers. Here's their article on the topic: Can Immigration Solve the Problem of an Aging Society?:
This large and relatively young population of immigrants is a good test of the argument that immigration can solve the problem of an aging society. Our analysis shows that immigration over a 27-year period did add significantly to the working-age population, but it also increased the size of the dependent population (children and the elderly). As a result, it did not significantly increase the share of the population that is of working-age.
Add this into the mix: Immigrants Are Coming to America at Older Ages.
President Trump's suggestion that chain migration should be eliminated and a merit based immigration should be implemented is sounding very reasonable.
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3:22 PM 7/17/2019
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