Immigration, society, and the national economy

Abstract

 International migration has never stopped throughout human history, no matter how large it may have been. With the advancement of globalization, immigration has become more accessible and common. The number of people residing outside of their countries of origin has reached its highest levels most recently and is still growing. According to Duncan, this growth can be partially attributed to technological advancements that make travel and communication easier, cheaper, and faster, thereby bringing global partners closer together. The migration of people between countries will naturally affect different countries in diverse ways. Since immigration is more prevalent in today's world and it’s already become a topic that cannot be ignored, researching more immigration-related issues is crucial. This paper will discuss the effects of migration on emigrating as well as immigrating countries from the viewpoints of economics and sociology. The main findings of this paper suggest that nations that receive immigrants can benefit greatly, in fact much more than nations that lose these migrants. While nations that lose migrants generally face difficulties from the exodus, they can also benefit in various other ways. In the final analysis, immigration offers a mixed bag for both sender and receiver nations.