Does Immigration Increase Economic Growth?

The question of how many legal immigrants should be admitted to the United States -- and what level of skills these immigrants should have --is among the most divisive issues in the current U.S. domestic policy landscape. Much of the controversy that it sparks can be traced to a single question: Do immigrants help or harm the economy?This paper reviews scholarly literature and examines government data on immigration's contribution to economic growth and finds that both high- and low-skill immigration, on net, boosts economic growth. The paper concludes with a series of pro-growth, long-term policy reforms that Congress would do well to include in immigration reform legislation.  (This is not to imply an endorsement of the granting of legal status to nonlegal immigrants by executive action, as pledged by the White House at the time of the release of this report.

ELIMINATING THE MARRIAGE PENALTY THROUGH FLATTER TAXATION

FORUM ON MARRIED WOMEN AND THE INCOME TAX: MARRIAGE PENALTIES AND MARRIAGE BONUSES OF THE 105 H CONGRESS PANEL I: OBSERVING MONEY, MARRIAGE AND TAXATIO

Improving Union Financial Transparency

This paper uses data newly-available from labor union LM-2 forms available on the Department of Labor website, and Bureau of Labor Statistics data to deconstruct several long-running myths about the actions and prominence of labor unions in America. It then discusses the current debate centering around union democracy and the card check campaign

Hudson Institute Economic Report 04-18-2008

A weekly summary of general economic indicators, employment indicators, housing indicators, price and interest rate indicators, and surveys of economic outlook for the United States. The Economic Report includes a summary and analysis of the week's economic data

Strengthening Community Colleges' Influence on Economic Mobility

Examines the role of community colleges in enhancing upward mobility. Compares family incomes of community college and four-year college students and incomes by degree attained. Recommends ways to help more students obtain degrees in high-earning fields

Hudson Institute Economic Report 03-07-2008

A weekly summary of general economic indicators, employment indicators, housing indicators, price and interest rate indicators, and surveys of economic outlook for the United States. The Economic Report includes a summary and analysis of the week's economic data

Hudson Institute Economic Report 01-04-2008

A weekly summary of general economic indicators, employment indicators, housing indicators, price and interest rate indicators, and surveys of economic outlook for the United States. The Economic Report includes a summary and analysis of the week's economic data

Hudson Institute Economic Report 02-15-2008

A weekly summary of general economic indicators, employment indicators, housing indicators, price and interest rate indicators, and surveys of economic outlook for the United States. The Economic Report includes a summary and analysis of the week's economic data

Hudson Institute Economic Report 01-18-2008

A weekly summary of general economic indicators, employment indicators, housing indicators, price and interest rate indicators, and surveys of economic outlook for the United States. The Economic Report includes a summary and analysis of the week's economic data

Hudson Institute Economic Report 01-04-2008

A weekly summary of general economic indicators, employment indicators, housing indicators, price and interest rate indicators, and surveys of economic outlook for the United States. The Economic Report includes a summary and analysis of the week's economic data