Quantative Analysis on Immigration
General Problem Area Why has immigration become a worldwide problem? ... The United States of America is the immigration capital. ... America isn’t the only target for immigration though. Many other wealthy countries have high immigration rates. ... Immigration has many effects on the destination country. Immigration causes economic strain. ... Research Question What is the relationship between the rate of immigration and the economic conditions throughout the world? Research Expectation Because some countries have very poor economic conditions, therefore a higher immigration rate to countries with stable economic conditions is expected. Theoretical Framework David Dennison, a world economist, analyzes the motivation behind immigration and its effects on world economy. ... The downside of immigration is that the immigrants have a preconceived notion that they can fall back on the government if they fail because the government is affluent and can provide for their means (Dennison, 153). Discrimination is an inevitable factor of immigration. ... When taxes are increased, especially in California, immigration is usually always the blame. ... Definitions Immigration- To come into a country of which one is not a native for permanent residence. ... Data Collection I found many useful books containing statistics on immigration throughout the world.