Immigration Part 2: Is immigration a class issue?

On last week’s episode we discussed the fact that immigration is good for the economy in the aggregate, but is it good for everyone? As with most things, poorer people and richer people experience life and its challenges differently. Poorer people compete with new immigrants in the housing and jobs market, as well as for public services. This creates tensions. We examine these social tensions, and look for some solutions. <p>Join the gang! <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast">https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast</a>.</p> <br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>