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Editorial: Migration costs

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  • Martha W. Rees

    (Sociology & Anthropology, Agnes Scott College, Deca-tur, GA, USA.)

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Much has been written about the costs—and benefits--of migra-tion--in terms of the costs to the US (or receiving regions) and of the benefits to migrants. Massey (2005) concludes that because (Mexican) immigrants pay taxes, they are not a drain on public services. In fact, migrants are less likely to use public services, and pay taxes for services they don’t use. Almost two-thirds have So-cial Security taxes withheld, only 10% have sent a child to public schools, and under 5% or have used food stamps, welfare, or un-employment compensation.

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  • Martha W. Rees, 2009. "Editorial: Migration costs," Migration Letters, Migration Letters, vol. 6(1), pages 1-2, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:mig:journl:v:6:y:2009:i:1:p:1-2
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