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Title: Immigration and the Health of U.S. Natives

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

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ISSN: 0038-4038

DOI: 10.1002/soej.12425

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Abstract: Immigration may put a strain on the health care system, adversely impacting the health of the native population. At the same time, recent studies have documented the role of immigration in nudging native workers from risk‐intensive, physically demanding jobs toward occupations that require more communication and interactive ability, potentially improving their health. In this article, I examine the relationship between immigration and the health of the native population in the United States. The results of the analysis fail to show that immigration adversely affects the health of U.S. natives. Instead, the findings suggest that the presence of low‐skilled immigrants may improve the health of low‐skilled U.S.‐born individuals.

Url: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/soej.12425

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Authors: Gunadi, Christian

Periodical (Full): Southern Economic Journal

Issue: 4

Volume: 86

Pages: 1278-1306

Data Collections: IPUMS USA, IPUMS CPS

Topics: Health, Migration and Immigration

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